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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All the best parts of twice-baked potatoes—crispy edges, creamy centers, cheesy goodness—streamlined.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Don’t sleep on the perfectly crispy, super skinny fries, spiked with rosemary and garlic.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This helps keep it covered after shrinking and gets the crispiest bacon possible.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
For crispier waffles, choose a higher/darker setting.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Don’t sleep on the perfectly crispy, super skinny fries, spiked with rosemary and garlic.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This helps keep it covered after shrinking and gets the crispiest bacon possible.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
For crispier waffles, choose a higher/darker setting.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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