crispy (critter) n.
1. (US, orig. milit./medical) anyone who has suffered burns or actually burned to death.
![]() | Current Sl. V:1 15: Crispy critter, n. Napalm victims. | |
![]() | in Body Shop 124: You ever see someone who’s been napalmed? [...] they call them ‘Krispy Krackers’. | |
![]() | Paco’s Story (1987) 15: Everything was transformed into Crispy Critters for half a dozen clicks in any direction. | |
![]() | Black Book (2000) 47: There was a smouldering body as I recall. ‘Crispy batter’ we call those. | |
![]() | Destination: Morgue! (2004) 140: The house ignites. Six crispy critters snap, crackle, and pop. | ‘The D.A.’ in
2. (US drugs) one who is under the influence of marijuana.
![]() | cited in Sl. and Jargon of Drugs and Drink (1986). |