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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Many feature fancy fillings such as pistachio cream, hazelnut spreads or layered textures — a style popularized by the viral Dubai chocolate trend — that combines smooth chocolate with crispier elements such as shredded phyllo dough.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Episode 2 In Episode 2, Cochran was tasked in the Quickfire Challenge with using coffee-chocolate chip gelato and a pantry of Colombian ingredients, leading her to create a coffee-spiced rack of lamb tartare with aioli, chili pepper and crispy plantains.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the bacon has rendered some fat and is lightly golden, but is not yet crispy.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Episode 2 In Episode 2, Cochran was tasked in the Quickfire Challenge with using coffee-chocolate chip gelato and a pantry of Colombian ingredients, leading her to create a coffee-spiced rack of lamb tartare with aioli, chili pepper and crispy plantains.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the bacon has rendered some fat and is lightly golden, but is not yet crispy.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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