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 hot dogs seam-side down in a large cast-iron skillet over medium; cook, turning occasionally, until bacon is crispy all over and rendered, about 18 minutes.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Who amongst us doesn’t love a plate of golden, crispy fries?
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 June 2025
This allows for bite-sized pieces that get crispy all the way around.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Who amongst us doesn’t love a plate of golden, crispy fries?
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 June 2025
This allows for bite-sized pieces that get crispy all the way around.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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