croccante — meaning in English

English meaning

• crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
• crispy adj Firm and brittle in a pleasing way, especially when describing cooked food.
• crunchy adjective Making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp.

Senses

croccante is used for these senses in English:

• crisp (dated) Of hair: curling, especially in tight, stiff curls or ringlets; also (obsolete) , of a person: having hair curled in this manner.
• crispy Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.
• crunchy Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

crisp — full definition

1. adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
2. adj Clear, sharp, and precise.
3. noun British English: a thin fried slice of potato sold as a snack (called a "chip" in American English).