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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For the next hour, Martin wasn't a rock star but just another father of a young child sharing parenthood stories and his hopes for the world amid bites of crispy French fries. Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025 Smash Burgers Smash burgers are prized for their crispy, brown crust — and this recipe delivers just that. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 Try grilling or pan-frying it for a crispy main dish. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025 Among the most popular are the Royal Red Robin, served with a sunny-side-up egg on top of the patty, and the Whiskey River BBQ, with crispy onion straws and Red Robin's special barbecue sauce. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for crispy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of crispy was in the 14th century

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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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crispy

adjective
crispier; crispiest
crispiness noun

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