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CRISP

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 20 meanings of the word Crisp.

How to pronounce crisp:

US

Crisp - as a noun

A thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chippotato chipsaratoga chip

Crisp - as an adjective satellite

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

Example: "A sharp photographic image"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharp

Tender and brittle

Example: "Crisp potato chips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crispy

Pleasantly cold and invigorating

Example: "Crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frostynippingnippysnappy

Pleasingly firm and fresh

Example: "Crisp lettuce"

(of hair) in small tight curls

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frizzlyfrizzy

Brief and to the point; effectively cut short

Example: "A crisp retort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtlaconicterse

Crisp - as a verb

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

Example: "The dress got wrinkled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creasecrinklerucklescrunchscrunch upwrinkle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foldfold upturn up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make brown and crisp by heating

Example: "Toast bread"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crispentoast

Crisp - as an adjective

(of something seen or heard) sharp, clearly defined.

Example: "This new television set has a very crisp image."

Brittle; friable; in a condition to break with a short, sharp fracture.

Example: "The crisp snow crunched underfoot."

Possessing a certain degree of firmness and freshness.

(of weather, air etc.) dry and cold.

(of movement, action etc.) quick and accurate.

(of talk, text, etc.) brief and to the point.

Example: "An expert, given a certain query, will often come up with a crisp answer: “yes” or “no”."

(of wine) having a refreshing amount of acidity; having less acidity than green wine, but more than a flabby one.

Lively; sparking; effervescing.

Curling in stiff curls or ringlets.

Example: "Crisp hair"

Curled by the ripple of water.

Not using fuzzy logic; based on a binary distinction between true and false.

Example Sentences

"I love the sound of crunching on a crisp."
"She always bakes a fresh batch of apple crisps for the party."
"The bag of chips was filled with delicious crisps."
"He placed a crisp on the table as a tip."
"She bit into the crisp and savored the flavor."
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Word Game Points

Is CRISP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crisp is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRISP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CRISP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crisp is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRISP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CRISP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crisp is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRISP has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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