crusty

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a une croûte dure et croustillante à l'extérieur, ou une personne irritable et brusque dans ses manières.

Describes something that has a hard, crisp outer layer, or a person who is irritable and curt in manner.

1. Having a hard outer layerB1formal

   Covered with or having a crisp, hardened outer surface.

   croûteux

   • The bread was fresh and crusty on the outside.
   • She bit into a crusty baguette.
   • The snow had a crusty layer of ice on top.

   Synonymescrispcrispycrustedhardened

   Antonymesmoistpulpysmoothsoftsoggytender

2. Irritable or curt in mannerB2informal

   Describing a person who is abrupt, surly, or easily annoyed.

   irritable, bourru

   • The old man gave a crusty reply to the question.
   • He has a crusty exterior but a kind heart.
   • Her crusty attitude made the conversation difficult.

   Synonymesabruptbrusquecantankerouschurlishcrabbycrosscrotchetycurtgrouchygrumpyirasciblesnappishsurlytestytetchy

   Antonymesaffableagreeableamiablecordialgenialgood-naturedpleasant