Crispy Meaning
/ˈkɹɪs.pi/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.
adjDenoting something is impressive or desirable; cool, awesome; fresh.
Sentence Examples
This doughnut is crispy.
I hate crispy doughnuts.
This restaurant is known for its crispy roasted chicken.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The fried chicken skin was golden and ____, making a satisfying crunch when bitten.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This doughnut is ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English crispy (“crisped, curly”), equivalent to crisp + -y.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…]on his Head a long and criſpy hair,[…]"
— 1671, Tho[mas] Jordan, London’s Resurrection to Joy and Triumph, Expressed in Sundry Shews, Shapes, Scenes, Speeches, and Songs in Parts; […], London: […] Henry Brome […], page 3:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The fried chicken skin was golden and ____, making a satisfying crunch when bitten.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This doughnut is ____.