crispy

[ kris-pee ]

adjective

, crisp·i·er, crisp·i·est.

1. (especially of food) brittle; crisp.
2. curly or wavy.
3. brisk.

crispy

/ ˈkrɪspɪ /

adjective

1. crisp
2. having waves or curls

Derived Forms

• ˈcrispily, adverb
• ˈcrispiness, noun

Other Words From

• crispi·ly adverb
• crispi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crispy¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, crispy is from the Middle English word crispi. See crisp, -y ¹

Example Sentences

You will appreciate those crispy, browned bits on the edges even more than you thought after the cooler foods of summer.

From Salon

They fry their french fries in beef tallow, which is what McDonald’s used to do, and that’s why they taste so crispy and nice.

From Los Angeles Times

An employee at the Nuts Factory told me the bar is best enjoyed slightly “chilled” to ensure the filling is “extra crispy.”

From Salon

"I found people are quite particular about their eggs, some like them crispy, some like them smooth," Mr Halksworth said.

From BBC

Under the heat lamps of the serving counter his team of chefs are busy carving a chunk of crispy pork belly, plating haddock fishcakes and replenishing huge bowls of new potatoes and roasted carrots.

From BBC

Related Words

• crumbly
• crusty
• fresh
• plump