as in crisp
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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This Quince 100 Percent Organic Cotton Poplin Long-sleeve Shirt is lightweight yet crisp, ideal for a cool spring day or the hot summer sun’s rays.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Put the rosemary in the oven for two to four hours or until the sprigs are dry and brittle.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Daily use of a multi-styler, even with a gentle touch, has also left its mark—more flyaways, a slightly more brittle feel, and a bit less movement.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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