Meaning of the word crusty in English

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crusty

US /ˈkrʌs.ti/
UK /ˈkrʌs.ti/
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Adjective

1.

having a hard outer layer or crust

Example:
The baker pulled a loaf of warm, crusty bread from the oven.
The old man had a crusty beard, stained with tobacco.
2.

easily annoyed; bad-tempered

Example:
The old professor was known for his crusty demeanor, but he was kind at heart.
His crusty remarks often offended people, even if he didn't mean to.
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