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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His extra-crispy pomme frites (French fries) are served with a side of house ketchup.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a skillet or Dutch oven to fry the chicken for extra-crispy breading.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a skillet or Dutch oven to fry the chicken for extra-crispy breading.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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