crisp (n.)

  1. a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

    [ Syn: chip , potato chip , saratoga chip ]

    crisp (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: sharp ]

  2. tender and brittle; crisp potato chips

    [ Syn: crispy ]

  3. pleasantly cold and invigorating; crisp clear nights and frosty mornings; a nipping wind; a nippy fall day; snappy weather

    [ Syn: frosty , nipping , nippy , snappy ]

  4. pleasingly firm and fresh; crisp lettuce'

  5. (of hair) in small tight curls

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: curt , laconic , terse ]

    crisp (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: wrinkle , ruckle , crease , crinkle , scrunch , scrunch up ]

  2. make brown and crisp by heating; toast bread; crisp potatoes

    [ Syn: crispen , toast ]

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