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crisp

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Main Entry: 1crisp
Pronunciation: \ˈkrisp\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to Welsh crych curly
Date: before 12th century

1 : curly, wavy; also : having close stiff or wiry curls or waves
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>

synonyms see fragile

crisp·ly adverb

crisp·ness noun


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