crestie noun3 •(informal) A crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus)."Cresteds," or "cresties," as they are commonly called, are docile in nature and relatively calm and easy to handle as pets. — 2017 •(Northern-England) A great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus). •(informal) A crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus). formscresties