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

The brunch menu mixes sweet and savory, with standouts like fluffy Japanese pancakes with matcha butter and a miso salmon benedict served on a crispy rice “waffle.”

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Or, for weeknight ease, think fast, cooked proteins you can scatter on top: shredded rotisserie chicken, cubed steak, smoky black beans, crispy glazed tofu, shredded carnitas or gyro slices.

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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