Definition of "crispy" []

• Firm but easily broken or crumbled; crisp. (adjective)
• Having small curls, waves, or ripples. (adjective)

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• "And yes, the male, though curled up now, had probably been a six-footer in life, according to the arson investigator, who ought to have known, having seen quite a few of what he referred to as the crispy critters."
• "Just a note, battered foods are never quite the same reheated, but the best method I've found to keep them crispy is to reheat them on a rack in a moderate oven, no hotter than 350 F."
• "Really nice seasoning and caramelization on the roasted vegetables on a thin crispy crust."