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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Place the chicken skin side down and cook without moving it until the skin is crispy and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The result is crispy and sturdy, and remarkably versatile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
For an easy-to-make bread, garden focaccia is loaded with veggies and cooked perfectly to give you a crispy, crunchy bite.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
The pig is then placed on a spit and slow roasted for several hours, until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the skin outside becomes perfectly crispy and crackled.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The result is crispy and sturdy, and remarkably versatile.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
For an easy-to-make bread, garden focaccia is loaded with veggies and cooked perfectly to give you a crispy, crunchy bite.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
The pig is then placed on a spit and slow roasted for several hours, until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the skin outside becomes perfectly crispy and crackled.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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