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
Recent Examples on the Web
The dish relies on varied textures: a starchy base, crispy toppings, and tangy sauces or chutneys.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
The ooey gooey, cheesy, and saucy filling inside the crispy crust is a comforting dish not unlike a pizza and also not unlike a pot pie.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024
The humongous pretzel charcuterie board was a showstopper, and there was something crispy and magical about the chicken wings.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2024
Hot honey tenders: crispy chicken tenders tossed in sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2024
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
The ooey gooey, cheesy, and saucy filling inside the crispy crust is a comforting dish not unlike a pizza and also not unlike a pot pie.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024
The humongous pretzel charcuterie board was a showstopper, and there was something crispy and magical about the chicken wings.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2024
Hot honey tenders: crispy chicken tenders tossed in sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2024
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 6 Sep. 2024.
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