crisp
1crisp
adjective \ˈkrisp\Definition of CRISP
2
a : easily crumbled : brittle <a crisp cracker> b : desirably firm and crunchy <crisp lettuce>
3
a : notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear <a crisp illustration>; also : concise and to the point <a crisp reply> b : noticeably neat <crisp new clothes> c : brisk, lively <a crisp tale of intrigue> <crisp musical tempi> d : briskly cold <crisp winter weather>; also : fresh, invigorating <crisp autumn air> <a crisp white wine> e : deftly and powerfully executed <a crisp tennis serve>
— crisp·ly adverb
— crisp·ness noun
Examples of CRISP
- I put on a crisp shirt and tie.
- The stereo's sound is crisp and clear.
Origin of CRISP
Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to Welsh crych curly
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to CRISP
- Synonyms
- brickle [dialect], brittle, crispy, crumbly, embrittled, flaky (also flakey), friable, short
- Antonyms
- disheveled (or dishevelled), disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy
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2crisp
verbDefinition of CRISP
transitive verb
2
: to cause to ripple : wrinkle
3
: to make or keep crisp
intransitive verb
1
: curl
2
: ripple
3
: to become crisp
Examples of CRISP
- Crisp the celery in ice water.
First Known Use of CRISP
14th century
3crisp
nounDefinition of CRISP
1
a : something crisp or brittle <burned to a crisp> <rye crisps> b chiefly British : potato chip —usually used in plural
2
: a baked dessert of fruit with crumb topping <apple crisp>
First Known Use of CRISP
14th century
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