crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
Synonyms
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
The crispy brown lines of dust seen in the image probably took shape due to the merger, according to a NASA release.
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Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 May 2024
It’s got the sweetness of the pork and its crispy fattiness, complemented by the sweet sourness and heat of the vinegar pickles.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
Place fillets, skin-side down, on griddle; cook, uncovered and undisturbed, until skin is crispy and browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes, turning halfway through or until honey has caramelized and the croissant is crispy.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
The crispy potatoes added a little bit of crunch, but not enough to save this safe and disappointing dish.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Chicken parm, made with a crispy chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, basil and spicy marinara.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
The result is a crispy and airy shell that can hold the combined weight of rice, flavorful protein and snappy vegetables.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 5 May 2024
Pair with other classic brunch dishes, including a light side salad, fruit salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, crispy bacon, these spiced orange rolls, and more.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 May 2024
It’s got the sweetness of the pork and its crispy fattiness, complemented by the sweet sourness and heat of the vinegar pickles.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
Place fillets, skin-side down, on griddle; cook, uncovered and undisturbed, until skin is crispy and browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes, turning halfway through or until honey has caramelized and the croissant is crispy.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
The crispy potatoes added a little bit of crunch, but not enough to save this safe and disappointing dish.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Chicken parm, made with a crispy chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, basil and spicy marinara.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
The result is a crispy and airy shell that can hold the combined weight of rice, flavorful protein and snappy vegetables.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 5 May 2024
Pair with other classic brunch dishes, including a light side salad, fruit salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, crispy bacon, these spiced orange rolls, and more.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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