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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And just like most items on this list, our readers are pairing it with a side of crispy hashbrowns.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Place the pan in the oven to bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender with a crispy crust.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Also on the menu: the Sacramento rack of lamb, with crispy, roasted potatoes and roasted baby carrots with an orange glaze.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The pool cafe is open from 11 am to 4 pm daily, and the menu includes ahi poke, caprese toast, shrimp ceviche, watermelon salad, black Angus burger, crispy chicken sandwich, fish tacos, and housemade ice creams, sorbets and push pops.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Place the pan in the oven to bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender with a crispy crust.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Also on the menu: the Sacramento rack of lamb, with crispy, roasted potatoes and roasted baby carrots with an orange glaze.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The pool cafe is open from 11 am to 4 pm daily, and the menu includes ahi poke, caprese toast, shrimp ceviche, watermelon salad, black Angus burger, crispy chicken sandwich, fish tacos, and housemade ice creams, sorbets and push pops.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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