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Easily broken into small fragments
“The chunks of fish, protected by their crisp coating of ham, were succulent and tender.”
(fruits or vegetables) Firm or juicy from being fresh or ripe
“They said their blessings and feasted on a lovely meal of roasted hen, crisp vegetables, and the warm bread that Emy had baked herself.”
Cool or cold in temperature
“The spring and autumn bring cool, crisp temperatures as well as remarkable changes in foliage.”
Fresh and invigorating
“I arrived at noon, early for the afternoon flight, but with ample time to enjoy the crisp weather.”
Being in a clean and tidy state
“He arrived wearing a Panama hat and a crisp white suit.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness
“Clearly, a crisp wine such as a Fino Sherry or Sercial Madeira is most appropriate at the start of the meal, not the end.”
Described or explained briefly and concisely
“It tends to read as if it were a chapter itself, not a crisp summary of the key major conclusions, accomplishments, and future challenges.”
Clear and unambiguous
“Perhaps, complete knowledge of all possible factors might lead to a crisp description of whether an effect will occur.”
Blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior
“In a crisp reply to Weir, he said he was merely keeping the ship on an even keel.”
Free from pollutants or impurities
(of an object or food) Free from moisture or liquid
Vigorously keen or severe in expression or style
(of an action) Performed well and with precision
Firm, crisp, or medium texture when cooked
Thoroughly cooked
Formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls
Displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Clearly expressed, having no uncertainty or ambiguity
(of sound or voice) Loud, deep, or able to be clearly heard
Having great influence on the result of something
A thin slice of fried potato eaten as a snack
“As I sit in front of the TV angrily eating crisps, it comes to me. I will challenge her to a race.”
(food) Anything baked or fried and eaten as a snack
“You can actually make crisps out of kale.”
A baked dessert made with fruit and crumb topping
“The crisp is a baked fresh fruit dessert, but the streusel topping is less dense and typically includes oats.”
To cook food on a grill
To compress into small folds or ridges
To move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
To curl or form curls, especially in one's hair
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