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

And just like most items on this list, our readers are pairing it with a side of crispy hashbrowns. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

Place the pan in the oven to bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender with a crispy crust. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

Also on the menu: the Sacramento rack of lamb, with crispy, roasted potatoes and roasted baby carrots with an orange glaze. —The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024

The pool cafe is open from 11 am to 4 pm daily, and the menu includes ahi poke, caprese toast, shrimp ceviche, watermelon salad, black Angus burger, crispy chicken sandwich, fish tacos, and housemade ice creams, sorbets and push pops. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

crispy

adjective

ˈkris-pē 

crispier; crispiest

: crunchy

crispiness noun