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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 With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
  1. crisp
  2. brittle
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  • That apprehension was reflected in the mood of voters in Moscow on a cold, crisp September day a week before the elections.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Return the baking dish to the oven and cook the chicken until the liquid is nicely reduced and the skins are crisp and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes longer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of crisp
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  • That converts execution from brittle screen-scraping into a clean engineering problem.
    — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ever Pure Thickening Sulfate-Free Shampoo is for everyone, but especially for those who would describe their hair as thin, brittle, weak, prone to breakage, and slow to grow.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brittle

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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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