CRISP as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) crisp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

CRISP as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make brown and crisp by heating
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • toast bread
    • crisp potatoes
    Hypernyms(s) crisp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The dress got wrinkled
    Hypernyms(s) crisp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

CRISP as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • brief and to the point
    • effectively cut short
    • `yes””
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a crisp retort
    • a response so curt as to be almost rude
    • the laconic reply
    • short and terse and easy to understand
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  2. Meaning
    • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a sharp photographic image
    • the sharp crack of a twig
    • the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
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  3. Meaning
    • in small tight curls
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  4. Meaning
    • pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • crisp carrot and celery sticks
    • a firm apple
    • crunchy lettuce
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  5. Meaning
    • pleasantly cold and invigorating
    • (`parky” is a British term)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
    • a nipping wind
    • a nippy fall day
    • snappy weather
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  6. Meaning
    • tender and brittle
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • crisp potato chips
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