crispy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a dry, brittle, and crunchy texture when touched or bite into.

  - "The fried chicken was crispy and delicious."
  - "The leaves crunched underfoot, making the forest floor crispy."
  - "The potato chips were crispy and salty."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crispy
spry , very , berry , merry

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Variants

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crispier , crispiest , crispiness , crispinesses , crispy

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Etymology

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The word 'crispy' originated from the Old English word 'crispe', which means 'curled' or 'crinkled'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the texture of food.

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Trivia

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1. Crispy textures can be achieved not only through frying, but also through baking, roasting, and broiling.

2. The crispy texture of fried foods is due to the formation of a golden brown crust, which seals in the moisture and prevents the food from becoming soggy.

3. The crispy texture of potato chips is a result of the Maillard reaction, which occurs when food is cooked at high temperatures and results in the formation of complex flavors and textures.

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Related Concepts

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1. crunchy: A term similar to crispy, describing a dry and crunchy texture.

2. fried: A cooking method often used to achieve a crispy texture.

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Culture

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In many cultures, crispy textures are highly valued and sought after in various dishes. For example, in Chinese cuisine, deep-fried dishes are often crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In Western cuisine, crispy fried chicken and French fries are popular comfort foods.

How to Memorize "crispy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a potato chip or a piece of fried chicken. Visualize the texture as dry, brittle, and crunchy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crispy' with the sound of crunching leaves or the texture of a potato chip.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crispy Chips Crunch Loudly' to remember the definition of crispy.

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