Crispy: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used for food that has a firm, but easily breakable texture, especially when fried or baked.

• I love crispy bacon for breakfast.
• The fries were perfectly crispy.

Used mostly for food that makes a crunchy noise when eaten, indicating it is firm and textured.

• The granola bar was very crunchy.
• I love the crunchy texture of fresh carrots.

Describes something hard but liable to break or shatter easily, often used for non-food items like dried leaves or bones. Can have a negative connotation.

• The dry climate made the leaves brittle and fragile.
• Her bones became brittle with age.

Can describe both food items and non-food items. For food, it means firm and fresh. For non-food items, it means clean, clear, and well-defined.

• The apple was crisp and juicy.
• I like my salad crisp and fresh.
• She wore a crisp white shirt.