crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē How to pronounce crispy (audio)
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as in brittle
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 In the end, my usual cooking method produced crispier results, but Ina’s version was very flavorful, with lemon zest, thyme, garlic—and most importantly—Dijon mustard. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 While not too doughy like New York pizza can be, the crust is cooked thin, crispy, but not charred. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025 Cook, undisturbed, until hash is crispy on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025 The dough was soft overall, but the corners were perfectly crispy to offer a nice crunch. — Martin Vassolo, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crispy
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  1. brittle
  2. crisp
  3. short
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  • Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to become weakened and brittle.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • If there is no sign of life after the third week of June passes and the stems feel dry and brittle, your plant is likely dead.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of brittle
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  • For the best night’s sleep of your life, spend some time breathing in the crisp mountain air (maybe hike to one of the nearby alpine lakes) and book a stay at PostHotel Leavenworth.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Also, the leaves should be crisp and green rather than brown or yellow.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Publix above is a short drive to to Miami area office, 14621 Oak Ln.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
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