crusty
/ˈkrʌsti/
noun
- A homeless person, especially one who is dirty or unkempt; sometimes used as a slang term for a member of a subculture of traveling homeless youth.
- The documentary followed the lives of crusties traveling across the country.
- Some people use the word crusty as a derogatory term for homeless individuals.
- A group of crusties were camping under the bridge.
adjective
- Having a hard, crisp outer layer or crust.
- She baked a pie with a golden, crusty top.
- The snow had a crusty surface after the freeze.
- The crusty bread was perfect for dipping in olive oil.
- Irritable, grumpy, or curt in manner.
- Her crusty reply made it clear she was in a bad mood.
- Despite his crusty exterior, he was kind to animals.
- The crusty old man complained about the noise from the street.