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Definition of crispy

crispy

/ˈkrɪs.pi/
cris · py
Adverb:crispily
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• adjective

1

Firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way that is pleasing to eat and produces a crunching sound when chewed.

Example

"The chef roasted the potatoes in olive oil until the outsides were golden and crispy."

2

Tightly curled, frizzy, or wavy in texture (used especially of hair or foliage).

Example

"The antique portrait depicted a nobleman with tightly curled, crispy locks of hair."

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• Rhymes for crispy

• Nearby Words

crispiness
crisply
crispness
crispy
crisscross
cristina
cristineaux

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 14th century from the adjective 'crisp' plus the suffix '-y', with 'crisp' originating from Old English 'crisp' and Latin 'crispus', originally meaning 'curled' or 'wrinkled' before shifting to describe a dry, brittle texture.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crispy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crispy
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