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crisp
adjective(crisp)
pleasantly cold and invigorating
Synonyms: frosty, nipping, nippy, snappy,
Examples:
Crisp clear nights and frosty mornings.
crisp
adjective(crisp)
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
Synonyms: sharp,
Examples:
The crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot.
crisp
adjective(crisp)
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Synonyms: curt, laconic, terse,
Examples:
A crisp retort.
crisp
noun(crisp)
a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
Synonyms: chip, potato chip, saratoga chip,
crisp
adjective(crisp)
tender and brittle
Synonyms: crispy,
Examples:
Crisp potato chips.
crisp
verb(crisp)
make brown and crisp by heating
Synonyms: crispen, toast,
Examples:
Crisp potatoes.
crisp
adjective(crisp)
(of hair) in small tight curls
Synonyms: frizzly, frizzy, kinky, nappy,
crisp
verb(crisp)
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Synonyms: crease, crinkle, ruckle, scrunch, scrunch up, wrinkle,
crisp
adjective(crisp)
pleasingly firm and fresh
Examples:
Crisp lettuce.

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