Crisp Definition & Meaning
crisp
- adjective
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
- tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips"
- pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather"
- pleasingly firm and fresh; "crisp lettuce"
- (of hair) in small tight curls
- brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
- noun
- a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
- verb
- make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
- make brown and crisp by heating; "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes"
"Crisp" in song lyrics
See how crisp is used in real songs:
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"Feel the heat when I burn until a crisp"
The 49ers — What Ya Got -
"A twenty dollar bill that's nice and crisp"
95 South — Whoot, There It Is (Club Style) -
"His lyrics are unique and his vocals are crisp"
9th Prince f/ Islord, P.R. Terrorist — Slang Killaz
Words that rhyme with crisp
Usage tips for "crisp"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crisp" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crisp to find words that pair well.
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- What does crisp mean?
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot" tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips" pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather" pleasingly firm and fresh; "crisp lettuce" (of hair) in small tight curls brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude
- What part of speech is crisp?
- Crisp is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does crisp have?
- Crisp has 9 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).