crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē 

crispier; crispiest

1

: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b

crispy bacon

2

: crisp sense 3

crispy hair

crispiness noun

Synonyms of crispy

• crisp
• brittle
• crisped

Examples of crispy in a Sentence

Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.

the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

Recent Examples on the Web

Via Pignasecca 17 Pioneering, award-winning pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo is known for his particularly digestible dough, which is lighter and crispier than the norm, thanks to the higher percentage of water to flour. — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

Chicken specialists like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Raising Cane's already hand-bread or batter their chicken for a crispier exterior and better taste. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

The last step in frying okra that’s crispier than your mama’s is to fry it at the proper temperature. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for crispy

• wispy

Kids Definition

crispy

adjective

ˈkris-pē 

crispier; crispiest

: crunchy

crispiness noun