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crisp

adjectivenounverb /krɪsp/ 1 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 11
Definitions
adjective

pleasantly cold and invigorating

“crisp clear nights and frosty mornings”

adjective

clearly defined

“the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot”

adjective

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

“a crisp retort”

noun

a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

adjective

tender and brittle

“crisp potato chips”

verb

make brown and crisp by heating

“crisp potatoes”

adjective

in small tight curls

verb

make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

adjective

pleasingly firm and fresh

“crisp lettuce”

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