n.
Pronunciation: ' krisp
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to W crych curly
Date: before 12th century
1 : CURLY , WAVY also : having close stiff or wiry curls or waves
2 a : easily crumbled : BRITTLE <a crisp cracker> b : desirably firm and crunchy < crisp lettuce>
3 a : notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear <a crisp illustration> also : concise and to the point <a crisp reply> b : noticeably neat < crisp new clothes> c : BRISK , LIVELY <a crisp tale of intrigue> < crisp musical tempi> d : briskly cold < crisp winter weather> also : FRESH , INVIGORATING < crisp autumn air> <a crisp white wine> e : deftly and powerfully executed <a crisp tennis serve>
synonyms see FRAGILE
– crisp · ly adverb
– crisp · ness noun