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crispy
01
(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
crispiest
Comparative
crispier
gradable
Examples
The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
02
(Pennsylvania) cool, impressive, or stylish
Slang
What does "crispy" mean in Pennsylvania slang?
The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from its literal meaning of being crisp or crunchy, repurposed to describe something cool, fresh, or stylish. It is used in parts of Pennsylvania (and surrounding regions) to mean impressive, neat, or well put together, similar to "cool" or "sharp." People typically say "That outfit is crispy" or "He's looking crispy today" when complimenting appearance or style.
Examples
That new jacket looks so crispy.
Lexical Tree
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