crusty
adjective/ˈkrʌsti/
Frequency rank: #12,870 most common English word
Meaning
Harsh or irritable in manner; also describes something with a hard, crisp outer layer.
Example sentence
The old sailor gave me crusty look when I asked about the storm.
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