crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
Examples of crispy in a Sentence
Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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The edges are slightly crispy and curved to resemble a bowl, and the center of the pancake is soft and chewy with a yellowish color.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Its slow crystallization rate may help retain these foods' crispy, crunchy texture.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The kids love potatoes in every form, from crispy fries to creamy mashed to crunchy tater tots.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
The chain also revealed its plans to make crispy chicken a permanent addition to the menu by 2026.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Its slow crystallization rate may help retain these foods' crispy, crunchy texture.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The kids love potatoes in every form, from crispy fries to creamy mashed to crunchy tater tots.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
The chain also revealed its plans to make crispy chicken a permanent addition to the menu by 2026.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crispy
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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