as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Recent Examples of crispy
Mack & Jack: a jalapeno brisket hot dog topped with macaroni and cheese, a crispy cornbread crumble, hot honey and green onions.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
For mains, opt for the branzino, cooked perfectly with crispy skin, and the long and plump macaroni are covered in a delicious tomato sauce are irresistible.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There was crispy white carpet in rooms featuring iconic design pieces from the Italian design house Gufram, including the Pratone lounge chair in the vibrant shape and color of oversized blades of grass.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
For mains, opt for the branzino, cooked perfectly with crispy skin, and the long and plump macaroni are covered in a delicious tomato sauce are irresistible.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There was crispy white carpet in rooms featuring iconic design pieces from the Italian design house Gufram, including the Pratone lounge chair in the vibrant shape and color of oversized blades of grass.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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It's enriched with black castor oil to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth and coconut oil to hydrate dry and brittle strands.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the leaves should be crisp and green rather than brown or yellow.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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For the best night’s sleep of your life, spend some time breathing in the crisp mountain air (maybe hike to one of the nearby alpine lakes) and book a stay at PostHotel Leavenworth.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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