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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishCooked so it's firm and crunchy rather than soft.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
crispy bacon
crispy skin
crispy fried
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Word forms
- Plural
- crispies
- Comparative
- crispier
- Superlative
- crispiest
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The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly _____.
Etymology
From crisp + -y, originally meaning "curly" in Middle English before shifting toward its modern food-related sense.
Synonyms
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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.
