crusty

crusty
crustily, adv.crustiness, n.
/krus"tee/, adj., crustier, crustiest.
1. having a crisp or thick crust: a loaf of crusty French bread.
2. of the nature of or resembling a crust.
3. harsh; surly; rude: a crusty remark.
[1350-1400; ME; see CRUST, -Y1]
Syn. 3. testy, prickly, touchy; curt, brusque.

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