adjective
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crisp
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having waves or curls
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Origin of crispy
First recorded in 1350–1400, crispy is from the Middle English word crispi. See crisp, -y 1
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While sipping on his coffee and munching on extra crispy bacon and blueberry pancakes Sunday morning, Baker sat at the Otesaga Resort where the Hall of Famers stay during induction weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I’ve got to add crispy rice with spicy tuna too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
On a course this crispy, players know they can completely lose control of where their shots wind up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
She uses tweezers to nestle the roasted halves on a swirl of verdant puree, then tops it off with crispy fried leaves.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
A stew of chickpea, lamb, crispy shallots, and fried mint was the khan’s favorite.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
The natural leavening gives them a lighter, crispier crust and an airy, mildly tangy crumb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
The Fujian version uses less batter, while in Guangdong it is crispier and dipped in fish sauce.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2024
Although its fries remain a source of controversy, sparking fierce online debate, the chain has stuck to its style, which results in a relatively softer texture than many rivals’ crispier fries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
Baguettes also are everywhere, though they are crispier and lighter than the loaves found in France- and more likely to be stuffed with a distinctively Vietnamese riot of contrasting flavors.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
In regards to May and Dale, the judges loved the flavors of the salad but wanted a crispier egg.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2023
McDonald’s franchisees installed filtration equipment to ensure the cleanest, crispiest flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
To get the crispiest sprouts, make sure you roast them cut side up.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
Baylor: While far from their crispiest game, Baylor had too much depth and talent over the full 40 minutes against McNeese.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
The same gentle process you employ to get the crispiest bacon — whether on the stovetop or in the oven — will also render the most fat.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021
Will, as an atonement for the ungentle way in which he had come in upon his sister after school, offered her the nicest plate of berries, and insisted that she should take the crispiest roll.
From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various
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