crisp meaning and definition

CRISP noun

Definition of crisp (noun)

1. a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
   • synonyms: chip, potato chip, Saratoga chip

CRISP verb

Definition of crisp (verb)

1. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
   • "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
   • synonyms: crease, crinkle, ruckle, scrunch, scrunch up, wrinkle
2. make brown and crisp by heating
   • "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes"
   • synonyms: crispen, toast

CRISP adjective

Definition of crisp (adjective)

1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
   • "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
   • synonyms: sharp
2. tender and brittle
   • "crisp potato chips"
   • synonyms: crispy
3. pleasantly cold and invigorating
   • "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather"
   • synonyms: frosty, nipping, nippy, snappy
4. pleasingly firm and fresh
   • "crisp lettuce"
5. (of hair) in small tight curls
   • synonyms: frizzly, frizzy, kinky, nappy
6. brief and to the point; effectively cut short
   • "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
   • synonyms: curt, laconic, terse