crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
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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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In addition to a crispy crust, the patties provide the perfect guide for cutting the casserole into portions.
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Heat over medium and cook until bacon pieces are crispy, about 10 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Dishes include a Thai-style pozole, a carne asada kow soi (Northern Thai-style coconut curry with carne asada, crispy egg noodles, cilantro, scallions and pickled shallots) and a truly fantastic birria ramen bowl.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with reserved crispy capers.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Heat over medium and cook until bacon pieces are crispy, about 10 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Dishes include a Thai-style pozole, a carne asada kow soi (Northern Thai-style coconut curry with carne asada, crispy egg noodles, cilantro, scallions and pickled shallots) and a truly fantastic birria ramen bowl.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with reserved crispy capers.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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