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Definition of crisp
1 : curly, wavy; also : having close stiff or wiry curls or waves
2a : easily crumbled : brittle a crisp crackerb : desirably firm and crunchy crisp lettuce
3a : notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear a crisp illustration; also : concise and to the point a crisp replyb : noticeably neat crisp new clothesc : brisk, lively a crisp tale of intrigue crisp musical tempid : briskly cold crisp winter weather; also : fresh, invigorating crisp autumn air a crisp white winee : deftly and powerfully executed a crisp tennis serve
crisply
adverbcrispness
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Examples of crisp in a Sentence
I put on a crisp shirt and tie.
The stereo's sound is crisp and clear.
Recent Examples of crisp from the Web
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Everything looked just as the air felt: crisp, and sharp.
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OLED screens, advanced displays that display crisp, highly saturated colors, are another plus.
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Plus, the crisp ratcheting action makes driving screws easier and less tiring.
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Dulles’ crisp low of 50 degrees was still six above the record of 44 from 1970.
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To highlight the move towards a crisp minimalist look, the collection's launch party was held in a spare modernist mansion high up on a hilltop in Beverly Hills, California.
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To wit, one of Kendall's outfit posts has a lowkey soigné/lounging vibe, where she's dressed only in a crisp white shirt and adorable leopard undies.
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The Kentucky coach halted play when passes weren't crisp, when the players weren't talking and when lay-ups were missed.
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Ours were cooked to the point of almost being burned, which gave them a wonderfully crisp texture; soggy tots are the worst.
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Origin and Etymology of crisp
Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to Welsh crych curly
Synonym Discussion of crisp
Examples of crisp in a Sentence
Crisp the celery in ice water.
Recent Examples of crisp from the Web
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The thin squares of firm tofu were browned and crisped before being braised in a spicy sauce with assertive chili flavor and lots of umami.
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My team was determined to have me try Spam Musubi, a sushi-style way of enjoying Spam where the meat is crisped, spiced or sauced and then placed between sticky rice and crispy nori.
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Fry the meat, letting the edges crisp up a bit, for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through.
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All that's involved is crisping the phyllo shells in the oven for 3 minutes and chopping some herbs and flowers for the goat cheese, then assembling.
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Roast for 10 minutes, or until the onions and tomatillos begin to crisp around the edges.
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With the new service, the par-baked slices can now be packaged for home-crisping at 450 degrees.
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With the exception of the peanut variety the rest are crisped rice covered in each of the flavors.
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Use the parchment or inverted baking sheet to slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet in the oven; bake for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden and crisped around the edges.
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First Known Use of crisp
14th century
crisp
Definition of crisp
1a : something crisp or brittle burned to a crisp rye crispsb chiefly British : potato chip —usually used in plural
2 : a baked dessert of fruit with crumb topping apple crisp
Recent Examples of crisp from the Web
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Fish is the star of the menu, in the delicate flounder Milanese, lightly fried to a tender crisp, and in a small but mighty Arctic-char tostada.
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Popular demand has inspired the owners, Nora O’Malley and Phoebe Connell, to produce and sell their crisps, crackers and candied nuts to a wider world.
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Roast until crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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First Known Use of crisp
14th century
CRISP Defined for English Language Learners
crisp
playDefinition of crisp for English Language Learners
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: dry, hard, and easily broken
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: pleasantly firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed
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: clean, smooth, and somewhat stiff
crisp
Definition of crisp for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) crisp or to become crisp
crisp
Definition of crisp for English Language Learners
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: a thin, hard, and usually salty piece of food
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: a dessert made of cooked fruit with a sweet, dry topping
CRISP Defined for Kids
Definition of crisp for Students
crisper
;crispest
1 : being thin, hard, and easily crumbled crisp potato chips
2 : pleasantly firm and fresh crisp celery
3 : being clear and brief a crisp reply
4 : pleasantly cool and invigorating : brisk a crisp autumn day
5 : having clear details a crisp photo
crisply
adverbcrispness
nounDefinition of crisp for Students
crisped
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: to make or keep something crispy or fresh
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