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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Ultimate Confections is also the place to get the quintessential candy bar filled with pistachio cream, layered with crispy phyllo and covered in chocolate.
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Instead, it’s got a light, crispy texture that’s more home-style.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though the city has changed, his recipe for cheesy squares with crispy edges and a tangy smattering of tomato sauce remains.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Highlights include crispy rice with spicy tuna, miso bronzed black cod, and vegan takes on classics like the dragon roll and garden roll.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Instead, it’s got a light, crispy texture that’s more home-style.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though the city has changed, his recipe for cheesy squares with crispy edges and a tangy smattering of tomato sauce remains.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Highlights include crispy rice with spicy tuna, miso bronzed black cod, and vegan takes on classics like the dragon roll and garden roll.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 25 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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