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crispy

[ˈkrɪspi]

crispy Definition

  • 1(of food) pleasantly hard, dry, and brittle to the taste
  • 2(of hair or fur) stiff and unmanageable

Using crispy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crispy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fries were perfectly crispy.

  • Example

    The chicken skin was crispy and delicious.

  • Example

    The leaves of the lettuce were crispy and fresh.

  • Example

    Her hair was crispy from too much hairspray.

crispy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crispy

Antonyms for crispy

Phrases with crispy

  • bacon that has been cooked until it is crisp and dry

    Example

    I like my bacon crispy, not chewy.

  • a thin, hard layer on the outside of a baked dish

    Example

    The pizza had a crispy crust and gooey cheese.

  • a sharp, clear sound that is pleasant to the ear

    Example

    The leaves underfoot made a crispy sound as we walked through the forest.

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Summary: crispy in Brief

'Crispy' [ˈkrɪspi] describes food that is pleasantly hard, dry, and brittle to the taste, such as perfectly crispy fries or crispy chicken skin. It can also describe hair or fur that is stiff and unmanageable. The phrase 'crispy bacon' refers to bacon that has been cooked until it is crisp and dry, while 'crispy crust' describes a thin, hard layer on the outside of a baked dish. 'Crispy sound' denotes a sharp, clear sound that is pleasant to the ear.

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