crisp

crisp Definition

crisp (krisp)

adjective

stiff and brittle; easily broken, snapped, or crumbled crisp bacon, cookies, etc.
fresh and firm crisp celery
fresh and tidy a crisp uniform
sharp and clear a crisp analysis
lively; animated crisp dialogue
fresh and invigorating; bracing crisp air
sharply and squarely hit a crisp tennis shot
closely curled and wiry crisp hair
rippled; wavy; wrinkled

Etymology: ME & OE < L crispus, curly, waving < IE base *(s)kreisp-, to shake > crest

noun

something crisp; now, specif.,
1. a piece of food, esp. a cookie, that is thin and crisp or contains a crunchy ingredient
2. something made crisp, as by overcooking: chiefly in the phrase to a crisp dinner burned to a crisp
3. a dessert consisting of fruit baked with a crumbly topping as of flour, sugar, and butter apple crisp
Brit. potato chip

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become crisp

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crisp Synonyms

modif.

crisp Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

smoky: After that we made our own packed lunch of smoky bacon crisps, 2 ham and cucumber sandwiches and 2 penguin bars.
fat: Afternoon Snack 28g bag of lower fat crisps ( eg.

Modifies a noun

packet: D chases pigeons; finds empty crisp packet & makes own fountain.
acidity: The palate is medium bodied and zesty with a persistent mousse, crisp acidity and a delightful balance between red fruit and citrus flavors.
linen: Fluffy towels, crisp clean linen & copious amounts of hot water.
salad: To serve Serve hot over a white rice or plain quinoa with either some green leaves or a crisp green salad.
pastry: This was gorgeous - crisp pastry, sweet fruit and delicious frangipane filling.
tablecloth: Crisp linen tablecloths, outside seating and walls decorated with art from local artists mean the surroundings are more than adequate too.

Modifying Another Word

deliciously: Of course a meal wouldn't be complete without a glass of deliciously crisp, dry white Robola wine.
delightfully: Echo The World ( We Live In ) has a ramshackle charm, off-kilter melodies and delightfully crisp vocals abound.
wonderfully: The starter of grilled squid comes with wonderfully crisp tentacles climbing up a vertical wooden skewer.
nicely: Before long, the skin was bubbling and crisping nicely and juices were flowing.

Noun used with modifier

vinegar: Drill Mixer A medium packet of salt and vinegar crisps and a half of cider.
prawn: Unicorn Darts Two packets of prawn cocktail crisps and a half of cider.
potato: I see an opening for local, organic potato crisps, organic breakfast cereals.
bacon: After that we made our own packed lunch of smoky bacon crisps, 2 ham and cucumber sandwiches and 2 penguin bars.
onion: Sanders Two large packets of cheese and onion crisps and a pint of mild.
flavor: Flavor: Cheese flavor crisps contain cheese, right?

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