adjective
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crisp
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having waves or curls
Other Word Forms
- crispily adverb
- crispiness noun
Etymology
Origin of crispy
First recorded in 1350–1400, crispy is from the Middle English word crispi. See crisp, -y 1
Example Sentences
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According to the Bath & Body Works website, the Chips & Salsa candle flaunts notes of “bottomless tortilla chips and fresh salsa,” while the Pizza & Ranch candle touts a redolence of “gooey cheese, crispy pepperonis and ranch.”
From Salon
Without that moisture, the candy turns into a crispy structure with an interior texture that resembles a chocolate malted ball.
From BBC
Former workers at Morton's Rolls Limited – well-known in the west of Scotland for its crispy morning rolls – had complained that their employer missed payments to the scheme in the run-up to its liquidation.
From BBC
It’s endlessly adaptable, deeply flavorful, and that crispy, crackly skin is a built-in celebration.
From Salon
They doubled last year’s sales to nearly 200,000 chicken nuggets and over 16,000 of its newly introduced crispy chicken sandwich across the tournament.
From Salon
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