Definition of crispus
1. crisp [ a ] (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
Examples:
"a sharp photographic image"
"the sharp crack of a twig"
"the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)
They come in crisp basket_weaves in natural honey hues , along with lacy open weaves with a lustre finish in natural , white , black and a whole range of colors .
At the left is a pair of dressy straw pumps in a light , but crisp texture .
Synonyms sharp crisp Related Terms distinct2. crisp [ n ] a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
Used in print:(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)
`` I might have starved , but at_least I would n't be fried to a crisp and soaked with dirt '' !
Synonyms crisp Saratoga_chip potato_chip chip Related Terms snack_food toast3. crisp [ a ] pleasantly cold and invigorating
Examples:
"crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"
"a nipping wind"
"a nippy fall day"
"snappy weather"
(`parky'
is a British term)
4. Crisp [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2214
Synonyms Crisp5. crisp [ a ] brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Examples:
"a crisp retort"
"a response so curt as to be almost rude"
"the laconic reply
`yes'"
"short and terse and easy to understand"
6. crisp [ a ] in small tight curls
Synonyms frizzly frizzy kinky nappy crisp Related Terms curly7. crisp [ a ] pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
Examples:
"crisp carrot and celery sticks"
"a firm apple"
"crunchy lettuce"
8. crisp [ a ] tender and brittle
Examples:
"crisp potato chips"
9. crisp [ v ] make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface
Examples:
"The dress got wrinkled"
10. crisp [ v ] make brown and crisp by heating
Examples:
"toast bread"
"crisp potatoes"
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