crispy

• Beschreibt Essen, das fest, trocken und knackig ist und beim Beißen leicht bricht, oft mit einem angenehmen Geräusch. Bezieht sich meist auf frisch frittiertes, gebackenes oder geröstetes Essen.

Describes food that is firm, dry, and breaks easily when bitten, often with a pleasant sound.

1. Tender and brittleA2informalculinary

   Having a firm, dry, and easily broken texture, often associated with food that is cooked until it is lightly browned and crunchy.

   Knusprig

   • The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly crispy.
   • She loves the crispy edges of a well-baked lasagna.
   • The fried chicken had a delightfully crispy coating.

   Synonymebrittlecrisp

   Antonymechewyflabbylimpmushysoftsoggy

2. Fresh and firmA2informal

   Describing vegetables or fruit that are fresh and have a firm texture that breaks easily when bitten.

   Knackig

   • The lettuce was crisp and fresh from the garden.
   • He bit into a crispy apple.
   • The celery sticks were cold and crispy.

   Synonymecrisp

   Antonymelimpmushysoftsoggy

3. Brisk and invigoratingB1informal

   Describing weather or air that is fresh, cool, and stimulating.

   Frisch und belebend

   • The morning air was crisp and clean.
   • They enjoyed a walk in the crisp autumn weather.
   • The mountain breeze felt crisp against her face.

   Synonymebracingbriskcrispfreshinvigoratingnippyrefreshingsnappy

   Antonymeheavymuggyoppressivestiflingsultry