as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

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Recent Examples of crispy This air circulation allows foods to cook faster and get crispier than foods made in a regular oven because the heat gets more evenly distributed across the surface of the food. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025 The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025 Lighter colors will heat more evenly, while darker colors will bake faster and crispier. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025 Using an air fryer gives the brussels a crispier taste. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crispy
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Adjective
  • Grass blades are more fragile and brittle in the cold.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The brittle cornerstone of a decades-old player-development system suddenly crumbled, bringing the rest of the city game down with it.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Utah made its first 19 shots in the paint, as crisp passing and precise ball movement led to layups and dunks.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Her nails were short and polished black, and her makeup was also done with smoky black eyeliner.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Whether the on-site power is a short or long-term solution for hyperscalers, Liberty has an answer.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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