crusty
/ˈkɹʌsti/ adjective B2- Having a crust, especially a thick one.
- Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.
- Of very low quality; crude visuals or harsh, granular sound. · The door opened with a crusty squeak that echoed in the silent room.· The old vinyl record made a crusty crackling sound as the needle hit it.
Comparative crustier · Superlative crustiest
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Liam laughed loudly and grabbed a piece of crusty toast from the plate.
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