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

• crunchy
• brittle
• hard
• firm
• stiff

Antonyms for crispy

• soft
• flabby
• soggy

Phrases with crispy

• crispy bacon

  bacon that has been cooked until it is crisp and dry

  Example

  I like my bacon crispy, not chewy.

• crispy crust

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

  Example

  The pizza had a crispy crust and gooey cheese.

• crispy sound

  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.