crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness noun

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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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 See all Example Sentences for crispy 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of crispy was in the 14th century

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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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crispy

adjective
crispier; crispiest
crispiness noun

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