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
Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
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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
Someone else said the waffles could be crispier.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 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
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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
Someone else said the waffles could be crispier.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 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
See All Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This loosens the surrounding soil, creating space for brittle roots to expand without resistance.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Chlorinated water increases transepidermal water loss — meaning skin literally can’t hold onto hydration as well — and chlorine oxidizes hair proteins, leaving strands brittle and prone to breakage.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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