crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē How to pronounce crispy (audio)
Definition of crispynext
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 For a crispier chip, reduce the honey to 1/4 cup and cook the butter-honey mixture for the full 3 minutes before coating the chips. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 Like the rest of the Jöey flavors, the crisps are satisfyingly salty and ultra-crispy, great on their own or served alongside soup or salad. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 July 2026 With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 Try the crispy chicken sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
  1. crisp
  2. brittle
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  • The white design featured an asymmetric neckline, a curved cutout at the waist and a long, straight skirt, with matching crisp, white pumps continuing the monochrome look.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Mish bagel is both dense and chewy, with a crisp exterior and a soft center.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Studying an intact oarfish is remarkably difficult because their bodies typically disintegrate into brittle segments upon death.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of brittle

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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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