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Crisp: meaning, definitions and examples

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crisp

 

[ krษชsp ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Crisp means firm, dry, and easily broken. It is often used to describe food that is cooked to be firm but not burnt.

Synonyms

brittle, crackling, crunchy

Examples of usage

  • The roast potatoes were deliciously crisp on the outside.
  • The apple had a crisp texture and a sweet flavor.
Context #2 | Adjective

weather

Crisp describes weather that is cool, fresh, and invigorating. It is often used to describe a clear and cold day.

Synonyms

brisk, chilly, fresh

Examples of usage

  • After the rain, the air felt crisp and clean.
  • The morning was crisp and frosty, perfect for a walk.
Context #3 | Verb

sound

To crisp something means to make it dry, firm, or brittle by heating. It is often used in cooking to refer to making something crunchy.

Synonyms

brown, fry, toast

Examples of usage

  • She crisped the bacon in the oven.
  • The chef crisped the skin of the duck by roasting it.

Translations

Translations of the word "crisp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเค•เฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knusprig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ renyah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ัƒัั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrupiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใ‚ซใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croustillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์‚ญ๋ฐ”์‚ญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฑู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™upavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrumkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrustljav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrtฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crisp' originated from the Old English 'cyrps,' meaning curly or wavy. Over time, it evolved to mean firm and dry, as in the modern usage of the word. The adjective 'crisp' has been used to describe food and weather for centuries, reflecting its connection to freshness and clarity. In cooking, 'crisp' is a desirable texture that signifies a perfect balance of firmness and tenderness. Overall, 'crisp' conveys a sense of freshness, clarity, and vitality.

See also: crispiness, crispness, crisps, crispy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,927, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.