Crispy Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɹɪspi/
KRIS-pee
/kɹˈɪspi/
KRIS-pee
Definition
When food is firm, dry, and breaks easily with a crunch, especially in a pleasant, fresh way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for fried, baked, or roasted foods. Positive quality meaning pleasantly crunchy, not too hard. Common collocations: 'crispy chicken', 'crispy fries', 'crispy crust'. Not the same as 'crunchy' (which can mean harder or less delicate texture).
Spanish: crujientePortuguese (BR): crocantePortuguese (PT): estaladiço - crocanteChinese (Simplified): 酥脆的Chinese (Traditional): 酥脆的Hindi: करारीArabic: مقرمشBengali: কড়কড়েRussian: хрустящийJapanese: カリカリのVietnamese: giònKorean: 바삭한Turkish: çıtırUrdu: کھستاIndonesian: renyah
Example Sentences
I love the sound of crispy leaves under my feet in autumn.
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I like crispy fries with my burger.
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The toast is crispy and warm.
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These cookies are so crispy!
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The chicken skin came out super crispy after frying.
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Make sure the bacon gets nice and crispy.
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