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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The fun of this salad is the playful textures of super-crispy rice made from day-old leftovers.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Above all, the success of the meatball sub category hinges on the bread: a delicate loaf that balances a thin, crispy exterior with a plush crumb.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Came out a bit hotter and a bit crispier.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Looking for the quickest way to make the crispiest chicken?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Above all, the success of the meatball sub category hinges on the bread: a delicate loaf that balances a thin, crispy exterior with a plush crumb.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Came out a bit hotter and a bit crispier.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Looking for the quickest way to make the crispiest chicken?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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 13 Mar. 2026.
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