crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
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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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Nibble on crispy pork cheek, pearly mussels, and pumpkin and ricotta tortellini for starters—while mains range from confit chicken leg to hoi sin braised short rib (with Asian slaw and wasabi peas) and The Swan Burger, thick and juicy, with applewood cheddar, onion rings and crispy French fries.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The options include the classic or spicy chicken sandwich, Dave’s Single, and crispy or spicy 10-piece chicken nuggets.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
With blue cheese, bacon, chives, and a topping of crispy onions, our latest version is perfect for tailgate snacking.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until skin is golden and crispy.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The options include the classic or spicy chicken sandwich, Dave’s Single, and crispy or spicy 10-piece chicken nuggets.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
With blue cheese, bacon, chives, and a topping of crispy onions, our latest version is perfect for tailgate snacking.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until skin is golden and crispy.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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