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crisp

Definition

  • noun: a thin, hard, and usually salty piece of food
  • verb: to cause to ripple
  • verb: to make (something) crisp or to become crisp
  • adjective: dry, hard, and easily broken
  • adjective: having close stiff or wiry curls or waves
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: curly, curl, wrinkle

Examples

  • The fish is fried until 'crisp'. [=until its outer layer is brown and crunchy]

  • He responded with a 'crisp' [='terse'] “No. Thank you.”

  • We were impressed by her 'crisp', businesslike manner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Don't have one. -Excuse me. When your wallet was open, I glanced inside... ...and I couldn't help but notice that you have several crisp dollar bills. You're incorrect. Perhaps you could look again, please. I'm very hungry. We had doughnuts earlier. I guess everyone here enjoys giving (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11