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crispy

adjective \ˈkris-pē\

: pleasantly thin, dry, and easily broken : having a pleasantly crisp outer layer

crisp·i·ercrisp·i·est

Full Definition of CRISPY

: crisp 1 <crispy hair>

: appealingly crunchy : crisp <crispy fried chicken>

— crisp·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of CRISPY

14th century

Related to CRISPY

Synonyms: brickle [dialect], brittle, crisp, crumbly, embrittled, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

Rhymes with CRISPY

wispy

CRISPY Defined for Kids

crispy

adjective \ˈkri-spē\

crisp·i·ercrisp·i·est

Definition of CRISPY for Kids

: pleasantly thin, dry, and crunchy

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