English · Food & Drink
crispy
/ˈkrɪspi/
[/ˈkrɪspi/]
pleasantly firm and crunchy
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Pleasantly firm and crunchy, especially on the outside after cooking. It often describes fried or baked food.
Example
The chips were hot and crispy.
The chips were hot and crispy.
Etymology
From 'crisp' (Latin 'crispus') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common food-texture word for fried foods, bacon, and pastry.