Definition of Crisp
Crisp
crisp


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
to be firm and easily breakable;

e.g. I enjoy the crisp texture of potato chips.

(adjective)
to be brisk in speaking or writing;

e.g. The lady on the phone cut me off with a brisk "Thank you, have a nice day" and cut the phone.

(adjective)
to be fresh, clean, and invigorating;

e.g. I enjoy outdoor walks in the crisp autumn air.

(noun)
something that is brittle or crisp;

e.g. The cookies burned to a crisp because they were kept in the oven for too long.

(verb)
to make crisp or brittle;

e.g. She crisped the potato slices by baking them for 30 minutes.





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