as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Recent Examples of crispy
Mack & Jack: a jalapeno brisket hot dog topped with macaroni and cheese, a crispy cornbread crumble, hot honey and green onions.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
For mains, opt for the branzino, cooked perfectly with crispy skin, and the long and plump macaroni are covered in a delicious tomato sauce are irresistible.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There was crispy white carpet in rooms featuring iconic design pieces from the Italian design house Gufram, including the Pratone lounge chair in the vibrant shape and color of oversized blades of grass.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
For mains, opt for the branzino, cooked perfectly with crispy skin, and the long and plump macaroni are covered in a delicious tomato sauce are irresistible.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There was crispy white carpet in rooms featuring iconic design pieces from the Italian design house Gufram, including the Pratone lounge chair in the vibrant shape and color of oversized blades of grass.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Osteoporosis causes the bones to become incredibly brittle.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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If polyethylene and polypropylene aren’t completely separated during recycling, the resulting mix can be brittle and generally unusable for creating new products.—
Alex Jordan,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Magic weren’t always crisp with the ball, and the Celtics took full advantage.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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The opener was clinical — the result of crisp interplay, yes, but also discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a short ceremony, the church will open to the public from: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Letters to the editor are usually short and to the point.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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