crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
Examples of crispy in a Sentence
Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The moist texture of the donut pairs perfectly with a satisfyingly crispy edge.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Keep the cheddar cheese crisps separate to keep them crispy as long as possible.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
The aged white cheddar brings a more deep cheesy flavor, and the texture is perfectly crispy yet airy.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The moist texture of the donut pairs perfectly with a satisfyingly crispy edge.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Keep the cheddar cheese crisps separate to keep them crispy as long as possible.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
The aged white cheddar brings a more deep cheesy flavor, and the texture is perfectly crispy yet airy.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crispy
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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