crispy

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English crispy (“crisped, curly”), equivalent to crisp +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ Rhymes: -ɪspi === Adjective === crispy (comparative crispier, superlative crispiest) Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender. (slang) Denoting something is impressive or desirable; cool, awesome; fresh. ==== Usage notes ==== The word crispy relates to prepared food. The word crisp may be applied to other referents, including non-prepared foods such as lettuce and other objects such as paper, with essentially the same meaning. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === crispy (plural crispies) (informal) The well-baked fat on the surface of a piece of roasted meat. === Anagrams === cypris