crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē How to pronounce crispy (audio)
Definition of crispynext
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 Try the crispy chicken sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a cold drink, best enjoyed in the beachside backyard. — Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 José Alarcón, owner of Centro restaurant and the bakery-cafe and market Vivir in Minneapolis, shares his recipe for crispy fish tacos. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026 The event features unlimited pepperoni and cheese pizza, smashed burger sliders, crispy chicken bites, garlic butter pretzel sticks, fries and fruit, and winners can win free Dave & Buster's gameplay for a year. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
  1. crisp
  2. brittle
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  • The airy interiors cement the beach house feel, with white wood paneling creating a crisp canvas for pops of turquoise and natural wood.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The grilled Spam and cheese sliders ($16), with thin slices of Spam seared crisp served on Hawaiian buns with pineapple-jalapeno chutney, are a flavor bomb.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of crisp
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  • Meiburg understands the brittle fragility of life, the planet, music.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Brittle Leaf Edges and Leaf Drop As fertilizer burn progresses, plant leaves can become dry and brittle at their tips and edges.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of brittle

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