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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7199 COCA: 6194

crisp

1 crisp /ˈkrɪsp/ adjective
crisper; crispest
1 crisp
/ˈkrɪsp/
adjective
crisper; crispest
Learner's definition of CRISP
: dry, hard, and easily broken脆的;易碎的
: pleasantly firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed爽口的;脆生的
: clean, smooth, and somewhat stiff洁净的;挺括的;笔挺的
: having details that are easily seen or heard轮廓分明的;条理清楚的
: pleasantly cool, fresh, and dry清新的;凉爽的
: moving or speaking quickly and directly(行动或讲话)利落的,干脆的,干练的
: done in a very confident and skillful way轻快的;利索的

— crisply

adverb [more crisply; most crisply]

— crispness

noun [noncount]
2 crisp /ˈkrɪsp/ noun
plural crisps
2 crisp
/ˈkrɪsp/
noun
plural crisps
Learner's definition of CRISP
[count] : a thin, hard, and usually salty piece of food(通常带咸味的)松脆食品
especially British : potato chip usually plural通常用复数
[count, noncount] US : a dessert made of cooked fruit with a sweet, dry topping水果薄脆
called also (chiefly British) crumble

to a crisp

: to a state of being hard, dry, and easily broken脆的
3 crisp /ˈkrɪsp/ verb
crisps; crisped; crisping
3 crisp
/ˈkrɪsp/
verb
crisps; crisped; crisping
Learner's definition of CRISP
: to make (something) crisp or to become crisp使发脆
[+ object]
[no object]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7199 COCA: 6194

crisp

1 of 3

adjective

crisper; crispest
1
a
: easily crumbled : brittle
a crisp cracker
b
: desirably firm and crunchy
crisp lettuce
2
a
: notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear
a crisp illustration
also : concise and to the point
a crisp reply
b
: noticeably neat
crisp new clothes
c
: briskly cold
crisp winter weather
also : fresh, invigorating
crisp autumn air
a crisp white wine
d
: deftly and powerfully executed
a crisp tennis serve
e
: brisk, lively
a crisp tale of intrigue
crisp musical tempi
3
: curly, wavy
also : having close stiff or wiry curls or waves
crisply adverb
crispness noun

crisp

2 of 3

noun

plural crisps
1
a
: something crisp or brittle
burned to a crisp
rye crisps
b
chiefly British : potato chip
usually used in plural
2
: a baked dessert of fruit with crumb topping
apple crisp

crisp

3 of 3

verb

crisped; crisping; crisps

transitive verb

1
: to make or keep crisp
2
: curl, crimp
3
: to cause to ripple : wrinkle

intransitive verb

1
: to become crisp
2
: curl
3
: ripple
Choose the Right Synonym for crisp

fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily.

fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling.

a fragile antique chair

frangible implies susceptibility to being broken without implying weakness or delicacy.

frangible stone used for paving

brittle implies hardness together with lack of elasticity or flexibility or toughness.

brittle bones

crisp implies a firmness and brittleness desirable especially in some foods.

crisp lettuce

friable applies to substances that are easily crumbled or pulverized.

friable soil

Example Sentences

Adjective I put on a crisp shirt and tie. The stereo's sound is crisp and clear. Verb Crisp the celery in ice water.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The 1966 Lager is on the light side, crisp, refreshing. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 His take on Chenin is crisp, mineral-driven and an utter delight. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Toast in preheated oven until crisp and golden, 11 to 13 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Spend the rest of forever sleeping soundly with this sheet set that reviewers refer to as crisp, high quality, and breathable. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 1 Aug. 2022 Now, there are crisp, bone-dry rieslings made by legendary Alsatian producers, crunchy zweigelts, soft Champagne-style bubbles and aperitivo-style vermouths, all sans alcohol. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Summer’s heat calls for crisp, light, refreshing wines to revive us and prepare our palates for the meal to come. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 The sheets are crisp, smooth, and feel cool to the touch on those hot summer nights. Matt Jancer, Wired, 12 July 2022 Normally so crisp with her shots, calm with her demeanor, Swiatek was not at ease in either sense. Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022
Noun
Laughing, always laughing—at the dickey birds hopping in the tree branches, at the urchin who was burned to a crisp by an angry mob, at the slandering neighbor woman who got turned into a neighing donkey. Okwiri Oduor, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 This lightbulb is made specifically to provide indoor plants with their daily dose of light without burning them to a crisp. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 27 Apr. 2022 The commercial follows the life-long journey of one devoted Pringles fan, who gets his hand trapped at a college party while reaching for the last delicious crisp. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 13 Feb. 2022 This will ensure all your vegetables come out tender-crisp and perfectly browned. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2021 Cook, tossing occasionally, until well browned and tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2022 The fish had been caught from a skiff on the shore of Lake Victoria and only an hour or two later dredged in flour, fried to a golden crisp in a vat of vegetable oil over a wood fire, and served to me with lime and piri-piri sauce. Torrey Peters, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2022 An air fryer is one of the fastest, easiest and least messy way of sizzling chicken wings to a crisp. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Nov. 2021 Reduced to a crisp by a March 1942 British bombing raid, the World War II–era dessert still features shriveled swirls of icing carefully applied by a baker. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021
Verb
Store in refrigerator a couple days before eating to crisp up. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022 These cornbread patties begin cooking with the addition of hot water to the batter, then shallow-fry in a skillet to crisp up. Vallery Lomas, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 Increase the heat to high, spread the rice on the bottom of the pan and cook without moving until the rice just begins to crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 Turn heat to medium-high to crisp tortilla until golden and some brown spots start to appear. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 Look for the sausages to brown well and the casings to crisp. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 May 2022 Add 4 patties and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until well browned and crisp on first side, about 5 minutes. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 May 2022 That mixture is molded into a mass, until the mounds are breaded and fried to crisp, golden perfection. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Try these easy homemade apple ginger dog treats or crisp up some apple slices to give to your pooch. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to Welsh crych curly

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

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The first known use of crisp was before the 12th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7199 COCA: 6194
crisp

noun

(BrE) (usually crisps)  see also chip ADJECTIVE | ... OF CRISPS | VERB + CRISP | CRISP + NOUN ADJECTIVEpotato炸薯片plain原味炸薯片cheese and onion, prawn cocktail, ready salted, salt and vinegar, smoky bacon, etc.奶酪洋葱味、鮮蝦雞尾酒味、加鹽、醋鹽味、熏肉味等薯片... OF CRISPSbag, packet一袋/一包薯片a packet of smoky bacon crisps一包熏肉味薯片VERB + CRISPeat吃薯片CRISP + NOUNbag, packet薯片袋;薯片包 topic at food

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