crust
An outer layer composed of pastry.
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Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum): In early spring, its quirky hairy texture hints at a secret survival strategy on decaying wood. Could its climate adaptability unveil new insights for forest resilience? #FungiE…
JUST IN! 'Pre-Historic Metal' by Darkthrone Darkthrone blend fierce black metal riffing with rapid crust, classic heavy metal, and thrash influences. On LP, CD, coloured vinyl, and a multi-format deluxe box set. ww…
I only recently learned that not only is "pizza" not Italian for "pie," but the word is derived from "pita." Given the crust and the overall texture, this makes sense.
That's seagulls, pigeons would be more polite "could you spare a crust, good sir??"
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An outer layer composed of pastry.
You've got a lot of crust standing there saying that.
“Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum): In early spring, its quirky hairy texture hints at a secret survival strategy on decaying wood. Could its climate adaptability unveil new insights for forest resilience? #FungiExplained #SpringScience #Mycology”
— Bluesky· May 2026“JUST IN! 'Pre-Historic Metal' by Darkthrone Darkthrone blend fierce black metal riffing with rapid crust, classic heavy metal, and thrash influences. On LP, CD, coloured vinyl, and a multi-format deluxe box set. www.normanrecords.com/records/2148...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I only recently learned that not only is "pizza" not Italian for "pie," but the word is derived from "pita." Given the crust and the overall texture, this makes sense.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“That's seagulls, pigeons would be more polite "could you spare a crust, good sir??"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“DETH DEKK DOMINIONS:🎧🆕🎧 TERRITORY - The Tower EP 🇦🇺⚛️ 3 Track EP from Perth, Australian Death Metal / Crust Punk outfit⚛️ BC➡️territorypowercrust.bandcamp.com/album/the-to...⚛️*NYP!! #Territory #TheTower #DeathMetal #CrustPunk #DethDekk #DDDMay06 #KMäN”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
Crust means: The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
crust means: The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Will you save me the crust 🦊E?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I actually disagree on this one; Stancil is notably more sane than he was in like 2018 when he was accusing folks of e-gangstalking on Pelosi's payroll. He's like one of those extremophiles that live in the oceanic crust”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Crust from bakery bread is the BEST!! *Happy corgi dance*”
— Bluesky· May 2026“In most cases of regular white bread the crust is inconsequential. But on bakery bread, the crust is one of the best parts of the bread. So really it's contextual.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Do you prefer bread with or without crust?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
to earn one's crust
“I think about this a lot. Sincerely imagine dreaming that you are the hottest character design of all time and then waking up feeling like a ball of phlegm and eye crust.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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