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adjective

as in crunchy

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verb

past tense of crisp
as in ruffled

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  1. crunchy
  2. ruffled
  3. crusty
  4. rippled
  5. crispy
  6. creased
  7. crackly
  8. folded
Adjective
  • For Yard Act, who growled onto the world stage with a crunchy aggressive post-punk sound, slowing down (as much as workaholic rockstars can) brought them to a lighter sound.
    — E.R. Pulgar, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chicken and Cucumber Rice Bowls with crunchy vegetables and fluffy rice.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Verb
  • There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The flippy ruffled hem alone sets it apart, while a flattering drop waist adds to its airy silhouette.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of ruffled
Adjective
  • Use hot, soapy water and a sponge to remove all crusty sugar from inside the dispenser’s body.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The desserts are divine, especially the fluffy floating island, the perfect profiteroles, the crusty crème brûlée and the Trou Normand, a yummy apple sorbet slathered in Calvados.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of crusty
Verb
  • Ever since work began on an ICE facility on the outskirts of Gilroy earlier this year, fear has rippled through much of the community.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • An audible gasp rippled through the room after the tally of the votes was announced for BPC-157.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • For extra-crispy chicken skin, try reheating your chicken in the air fryer.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of crispy
Verb
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The leather had creased across the rounded toes, while the uppers had softened around the shape of her feet.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of creased
Adjective
  • Kath bars have a soft and chewy center with a crackly crust on top—think of them as similar to a blondie, but with a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the dates.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
  • The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of crackly
Verb
  • Her new backpack and folded first-day clothes sat on Miriam’s upholstered reading chair.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These came in a tiny bag folded very tightly—typically, that means breaking out the steamer or tossing them in the dryer with an ice cube.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of folded
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