adj Uncommon

crispy

KRIHS-pee

Crispy (adj) means Firm and brittle in a pleasing way, especially when describing cooked food. Example: “The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly crispy.”

adj

Firm and brittle in a pleasing way, especially when describing cooked food.

"The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly crispy."

"He loves crispy fried chicken skin."

How to use crispy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCooked so it's firm and crunchy rather than soft.

Easily confused with

crisp →

Common pairings

crispy bacon crispy skin crispy fried

Word forms

crispier comparative, crispies plural, crispiest superlative

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Etymology

From crisp + -y, originally meaning "curly" in Middle English before shifting toward its modern food-related sense.

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “crispy” mean?

The word “crispy” means firm and brittle in a pleasing way, especially when describing cooked food. In plain terms, cooked so it's firm and crunchy rather than soft.

How do you pronounce “crispy”?

“Crispy” is pronounced KRIHS-pee (/ˈkɹɪs.pi/ in IPA).

How do you use “crispy” in a sentence?

Here is “crispy” used in a sentence: “The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly crispy.”

What part of speech is “crispy”?

“Crispy” is an adjective.

Where does the word “crispy” come from?

The word “crispy” comes from Middle English. From crisp + -y, originally meaning "curly" in Middle English before shifting toward its modern food-related sense.

Is “crispy” a common word?

“Crispy” is an uncommon word in modern English.