crispy

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Brittle yet tender.

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krispee

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ˈkɹɪspi

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Definition

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adjective

Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.

noun

informal
The well-baked fat on the surface of a piece of roasted meat.

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adjective

Sense: having a crisp texture

crisp

noun

Sense: well-baked fat on the surface of a piece of roasted meat

crisp

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