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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From crispy shrimp to slow-roasted roast beef dripping with gravy, every bite will be judged on flavor, creativity, and authenticity.
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Essence, 6 July 2025
Place 2 tortillas in skillet, and toast until browned in spots but not crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 July 2025
Bake for an additional 7-8 minutes or until edges of chips are crispy.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
It's made properly with mojo roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, all pressed flat and crispy on the outside, salty and melty within.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Essence, 6 July 2025
Place 2 tortillas in skillet, and toast until browned in spots but not crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 July 2025
Bake for an additional 7-8 minutes or until edges of chips are crispy.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
It's made properly with mojo roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, all pressed flat and crispy on the outside, salty and melty within.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 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 Jul. 2025.
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