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.
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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
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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
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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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