adjective General Slang

crusty

KRUS-tee · adjective · slang

Dirty, gross, or unkempt

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Describing something or someone unclean, ashy, or generally busted-looking.

“Wash your hands, they're crusty.”
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crusty In A Sentence

Wash your hands, they're crusty.

Origin & Usage

General slang common in NYC; from literal 'crusty/dry,' extended to anything unkempt.

People Also Ask

What does 'crusty' mean in slang?

It describes something or someone that's dirty, gross, ashy, or generally unkempt and busted-looking.

How do you use 'crusty'?

Use it to call out anything unclean, like 'Wash your hands, they're crusty.'

Is 'crusty' an insult?

It can be — calling a person crusty is mildly insulting, but it's casual slang rather than a strong offense.

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