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

The commonality is green space—or former green space that is now dry and crispy.

From Slate

The crispy fried rolls of mashed potatoes, stuffed full of cheese and ham, would be a treat for Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, while their mum Marta finished her late shift at the supermarket in town.

From BBC

A handful of new products from Alta Pantry are available for diners who want to make their own crispy golden fried chicken, tender juicy brisket and other fan-favorite dishes from chef-owners Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

“The secret to a really good crisp is that the base crisp has got to be good, it’s got to be a nice crispy crisp, not too greasy, and then the flavours have to be pronounced.”

From BBC

Related Words

• crumbly
• crusty
• fresh
• plump