crisp

A2
Pronunciation
/kɹɪsp/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A thin slice of fried potato eaten as a snack.

2 Definition

A baked dessert made with fruit and crumb topping

Synonyms
crumble crunch
3 Definition

Anything baked or fried and eaten as a snack

Example Sentences
  • kale crisps
Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make crisp.

Synonyms
crispen
Example Sentences
  • to crisp bacon by frying it
2 Definition

To become crisp.

Synonyms
crispen
Example Sentences
  • to put celery into ice water to crisp
3 Definition

To cause to curl or wrinkle (of the leaves or petals of plants, for example); to form into ringlets or tight curls (of hair).

4 Definition

To become curled.

5 Definition

To cause to undulate irregularly (of water); to cause to ripple.

6 Definition

To undulate or ripple.

7 Definition

To wrinkle, contort or tense (a part of one's body).

8 Definition

To become contorted or tensed (of a part of the body).

9 Definition

To interweave (of the branches of trees).

10 Definition

To make a sharp or harsh sound.

Synonyms
crackle creak crunch rustle
11 Definition

To colour (something with highlights); to add small amounts of colour to (something).

Synonyms
tinge
Adjective
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of something seen or heard) Sharp, clearly defined.

Example Sentences
  • This new television set has a very crisp image.
2 Definition

Brittle; friable; in a condition to break with a short, sharp fracture.

Example Sentences
  • The crisp snow crunched underfoot.
3 Definition

Possessing a certain degree of firmness and freshness.

4 Definition

(of weather, air etc.) Dry and cold.

5 Definition

(of movement, action etc.) Quick and accurate.

6 Definition

(of talk, text, etc.) Brief and to the point.

Example Sentences
  • An expert, given a certain query, will often come up with a crisp answer: “yes” or “no”.
7 Definition

(of wine) having a refreshing amount of acidity; having less acidity than green wine, but more than a flabby one.

8 Definition

Lively; sparking; effervescing.

9 Definition

Curling in stiff curls or ringlets.

Example Sentences
  • crisp hair
10 Definition

Curled by the ripple of water.

11 Definition

Not using fuzzy logic; based on a binary distinction between true and false.