crispiest

Maximally crunchy texture

Crispiest is the superlative of crispy, describing the most crisp texture among a group—typically food that's been fried, baked, or toasted to maximum crunch: These are the crispiest fries I've ever had.

The word appears often in food writing and casual conversation about snacks, fried foods, and anything meant to shatter satisfyingly when bitten.

texture

crackle

Sharp snapping sounds

flaky · shatter · crumbly · papery · lacy · thin · delicate · sheer · light · airy

foods

bacon

Cured smoked pork

cornflakes · popcorn · papadum · lavash · grissini · biscotti · tostada · bruschetta · granola · croûtons

fried

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

tempura · katsu · schnitzel · deep-fried · oil · fritter · sizzle · crust · coating · dredge

freshness

lettuce

Leafy salad vegetable

carrots · peppers · jicama · kohlrabi · iceberg · romaine · cabbage · raw · chilled · garden-fresh

Opposites
texture/firmness

crispiestsoggiest

Maximally saturated with moisture

limpest · mushiest · wettest · softest · flabbiest

Family

crispier, crispies

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G