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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Welcomed aboard with a chilled glass of white Port, settle in for your first dinner: crispy crab cakes, veal sirloin, and mini cheese boards, or nightly Viking staples—think Caesar salads and juicy Angus ribeye. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Cheese dreams are pillowy bites of bread slathered in butter, topped with a generous layer of sharp Cheddar cheese, and toasted to golden, crispy perfection. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 July 2025 These golden, crispy shallots add depth to dishes with just one easy sprinkle, requiring no cooking. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025 There’s also a selection of pitas, from crispy falafel to steak, garlic chicken and sides of pita, dips and spreads, like tzatziki and red pepper hummus. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for crispy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2025.

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crispy

adjective
crispier; crispiest
crispiness noun

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