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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While not too doughy like New York pizza can be, the crust is cooked thin, crispy, but not charred.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Cook, undisturbed, until hash is crispy on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The dough was soft overall, but the corners were perfectly crispy to offer a nice crunch.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Cook, undisturbed, until hash is crispy on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The dough was soft overall, but the corners were perfectly crispy to offer a nice crunch.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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 28 Mar. 2025.
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