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crust

/kɹʌst/

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: crustspast: crustedpp: crusteding: crustingcomp: more crustysup: most crusty

This word evokes a tactile sense of rigidity and protection. It suggests a boundary that separates a soft or fluid interior from a harsh external environment, whether that is the fluffy center of a loaf of bread or the molten mantle beneath the planet's surface. In culinary contexts, it carries a connotation of texture and contrast, often associated with the satisfying crunch of a well-baked pastry. When used to describe dirt or salt, it shifts toward a negative or stagnant feeling, implying a buildup of residue over time.

Countable when referring to a specific piece of bread or a distinct type of pastry. Uncountable when referring to the geological layer of the planet or a general layer of dried substance.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is gaming while Jackson texts him about a failed cooking attempt.
Jackson

This homemade pizza is mid. The crust is basically a brick.

Jackson
Ryan
Ryan

damn that's crazy

💡
Jackson uses the slang 'mid' to describe something mediocre or disappointing. Ryan responds with a dismissive, generic phrase ('damn that's crazy') typical of his oblivious and low-effort communication style.

Meanings

Noun
[the hardened outer layer of something]

The hardened outer layer of something, such as bread, a pie, or the Earth's surface.

"He cut the crust off the sandwich before eating it."

Transitive Verb
[to cover something with a hard outer layer]

To cover something with a hard outer layer.

"The chef decided to crust the fish in crushed hazelnuts."

Intransitive Verb
[to become covered with a hard layer]

To become covered with a hard layer of a substance.

"The salt began to crust over the surface of the pond."

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