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Meaning of the word crisp in English

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crisp

US /krɪsp/
UK /krɪsp/
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Adjective

1.

firm, dry, and brittle in texture or sound

Example:
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The autumn leaves were crisp underfoot.
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She bit into a crisp apple.
Synonym:
crunchybrittlefirmfreshsharp
2.

cold, dry, and invigorating

Example:
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The air was crisp and clear after the rain.
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We enjoyed a crisp morning walk.
Synonym:
coolfreshbriskinvigorating
3.

neat, sharp, and well-defined

Example:
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He wore a crisp white shirt.
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The image on the screen was very crisp.
Synonym:
sharpcleardistinctneatprecise

Noun

1.

(British English) a very thin slice of potato fried until hard and crisp and eaten as a snack

Example:
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He opened a bag of salt and vinegar crisps.
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Do you prefer plain or flavored crisps?
Synonym:
potato chipschips

Verb

1.

make or become firm and dry, or make or become neat and sharp

Example:
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The baker will crisp the edges of the pie crust.
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The tailor will crisp the collar of the shirt.
Synonym:
hardendrystiffensharpen
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