crispy

[kris-pee]

adjective

crispier, crispiest 

1. (especially of food) brittle; crisp.

2. curly or wavy.

3. brisk.

crispy

/ ˈkrɪspɪ /

adjective

1. crisp

2. having waves or curls

Other Word Forms

• crispily adverb
• crispiness 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

Lincoln Park also offers one of the best midday deals in the city: a $38 lunch tasting menu with edamame, spicy tuna crispy rice, sashimi and nigiri, a scallop hand roll, and more.

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Buffalo Chicken Fries: Spoonfuls of buffalo chicken dip, blue cheese crumbles, thinly sliced pickled radish, and scallions over crispy fries.

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The chicken was crispy outside, juicy inside, and perfectly seasoned.

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I like for the edges to be a little bit crispy.

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In the end, the crispy, hot, still addictive hash brown has become more than a breakfast side.

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Related Words

• crumbly 
• crusty 
• fresh 
• plump