English Explanatory Dictionary

crispy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.
  2. Denoting something is impressive or desirable; cool, awesome; fresh.
noun
  1. The well-baked fat on the surface of a piece of roasted meat.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪs.pi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crispy.wav

Word forms

crispy crispier crispiest crispies

Etymology

From Middle English crispy (“crisped, curly”), equivalent to crisp + -y.

Derived words

crispily crispiness crispy critter crispy seaweed crispy water ultracrispy
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