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crisp

[krɪsp]

crisp Definition

  • 1firm, dry, and brittle in texture or quality
  • 2pleasantly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
  • 3neatly accurate and sharp in outline or detail

Using crisp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crisp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The leaves were crisp underfoot.

  • Example

    She took a bite of the crisp apple.

  • Example

    The crisp white shirt looked very smart.

  • Example

    The air was crisp and cool in the morning.

crisp Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crisp

Phrases with crisp

  • crisp up

    to make something firm and dry by cooking it for a short time

    Example

    I'm going to put the bread in the oven to crisp up.

  • very neat and tidy

    Example

    The room was crisp and clean, with everything in its place.

  • a new, clean, and unwrinkled dollar bill

    Example

    He handed her a crisp dollar bill as a tip.

Origins of crisp

from Old English 'crisop', meaning 'curly'

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Summary: crisp in Brief

The term 'crisp' [krɪsp] describes something firm, dry, and brittle, such as leaves underfoot. It can also refer to something pleasantly firm and fresh, like a crunchy apple. Additionally, 'crisp' can describe something that is neatly accurate and sharp in outline or detail, like a crisp white shirt. Phrases include 'crisp up,' meaning to make something firm and dry by cooking it briefly, and 'crisp dollar bill,' referring to a new, clean, and unwrinkled dollar bill.

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