Crispier

/ˈkrɪspiər/ adjective

Definition

More crispy; comparative form made with '-er' instead of the '-ier' version.

Etymology

Variant comparative of 'crispy' (formed from 'crisp' + '-y'), using '-er.' English has two ways to make comparatives: the older '-er' suffix or the newer 'more' prefix.

Kelly Says

English actually allows us to say both 'crispier' and 'more crispy,' which shows our language is in the middle of slowly switching from old '-er' endings to newer 'more' constructions.

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