crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē 

crispier; crispiest

1

: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b

crispy bacon

2

: crisp sense 3

crispy hair

crispiness noun

Synonyms

• brickle [dialect]
• brittle
• crisp
• crumbly
• embrittled
• flaky
• flakey
• friable
• short

Examples of crispy in a Sentence

Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.

the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

Recent Examples on the Web

Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

To finish it all off, a buttery breadcrumb topping is perfectly crispy. —Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025

The best rice varieties for crispy rice include jasmine and basmati white rice; the outside of the rice gets crispy while the center stays soft. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025

The creamy and crispy flavors all come together in Hershey’s iconic kiss shape, perfect for movie nights, road trips, or stashing in your desk drawer at work. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for crispy

• wispy

Kids Definition

crispy

adjective

ˈkris-pē 

crispier; crispiest

: crunchy

crispiness noun