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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /krɪsp/
Forms: crisps
crisp means: Firm and easy to break, making a sharp sound when you bite or break it.
adjective
Firm and easy to break, making a sharp sound when you bite or break it.
- The bacon is crisp.
- These apples stay crisp for days.
- Fry the potatoes until their edges are crisp.
Pleasantly cool and dry, especially when describing the air or weather.
- The morning air was crisp.
- We walked outside on a crisp autumn day.
- A crisp breeze blew across the lake.
Showing small details clearly, with sharp edges and no blur.
- The picture is crisp.
- This screen produces crisp images.
- The camera captured every leaf in crisp detail.
Clean, fresh, and slightly stiff, especially when describing cloth or paper.
- He wore a crisp shirt.
- The bed had crisp white sheets.
- She handed me a crisp new banknote.
Having a fresh, pleasantly sharp taste.
- This wine tastes crisp.
- We served a crisp cider with lunch.
- The dressing has a crisp lemon flavor.
Quick, clear, and controlled, sometimes without much warmth or friendliness.
- She gave a crisp reply.
- His crisp manner kept the meeting moving.
- The dancers performed with crisp, precise movements.
noun
A thin slice of potato fried until it is dry and crunchy, usually eaten as a snack.
- She ate the last crisp.
- I bought a bag of crisps.
- Would you like some salt and vinegar crisps?
A thin, crunchy snack made from vegetables, corn, or other ingredients and baked or fried.
- Try a kale crisp.
- We baked vegetable crisps at home.
- These corn crisps are lightly salted.
Questions about crisp
What does crisp mean?
Firm and easy to break, making a sharp sound when you bite or break it.
What is crisp in other languages?
Türkçe: gevrek · Español: crujiente · Français: croquant · Deutsch: knusprig · Italiano: croccante · 日本語: パリパリした
How do you pronounce crisp?
It is pronounced /krɪsp/.
How do you use crisp in a sentence?
The bacon is crisp. These apples stay crisp for days.
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