crisper; crispest
Definition of crisp
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: easily crumbled : brittle
a crisp cracker
b
: desirably firm and crunchy
crisp lettuce
2a
: 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
: briskly cold
crisp winter weather
also
: fresh, invigorating
crisp autumn air a crisp white wine
d
: deftly and powerfully executed
a crisp tennis serve
crisp
noun
plural crisps
Definition of crisp (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: something crisp or brittle
burned to a crisp rye crisps
2
: a baked dessert of fruit with crumb topping
apple crisp
crisp
verb
crisped; crisping; crisps
Definition of crisp (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of crisp was before the 12th century
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