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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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
Serve them with crispy French fries and you’ve got a meal; or take things in a completely different direction with crab grilled cheese and peak-season tomato soup.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
It doesn’t have the same aspirational energy as a perfectly seared breast or a golden, crispy thigh.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
Billoo’s daughters’ favorite halal crispy rice treats were unavailable for a time due to pandemic-related supply chain issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The rosettes were crispy and sweet, and Razi crumpled a whole one into his mouth.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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
For the greens, we like bok choy - its more tender leaves and crispier bases are like two vegetables in one.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 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
I like my convection option as it keeps air flowing, which helps to reduce moisture overall and keep things crispier.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2022
McDonald’s franchisees installed filtration equipment to ensure the cleanest, crispiest flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Click here for our recipe for the crispiest, easiest and most delicious bacon ever.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2023
With much respect to the original, here’s a slightly modified version with some techniques borrowed from Korean and Japanese fried chicken in a quest for the crispiest skin possible.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2021
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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