crispy
adjective
(especially of food) brittle; crisp.
crispiness
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a word derived from
crispy.
Example Sentences
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The fried lemongrass chicken dumplings I had I found a bit lacking — the mix of overly crispiness and gumminess contrasted and distracted, resulting in an item that felt unseasoned and nondescript.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
The briny vegetables balance the savory meatiness of roasted eggplant, and their crispiness adds textural interest to what otherwise would be a soft filling.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
After they are ready, do not cover them because they will sweat and lose their crispiness.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2023
This fried chicken seems to defy science with a batter that holds its crispiness even when the drumsticks and wings sit in those steam chambers of to-go containers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Papers were signed; the art of seasoning was revealed to Ralph, the key to crispiness.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
