cross
Translation
crispy, crunchy
Examples
Das Brötchen ist schön cross.
The roll is nice and crispy.
Ich mag cross gebratenen Speck.
I like crispy fried bacon.
Grammar Patterns
to be crispy The roll is nice and crispy.
to fry sth. crispy I like crispy fried bacon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: knusprig, knackig
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'kross', meaning crispy. It's a colloquial term.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse it with the English word 'cross' (angry). Think of the 'crossing' sound something makes when you crunch it.