"crisp" meaning in English

See crisp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /krɪsp/ Audio: en-us-crisp.ogg [US] Forms: crisp [positive], crisper [comparative], crispest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|crisp|crisper|crispest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is crisp, it breaks easily and makes a cracking or snapping sound when you break or bite it.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-JNyUsK1e
  2. If cloth or paper is crisp, it is clean or new and often stiff.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-TqK6lipU
  3. If the weather is crisp, it is cold and dry, often with a clear sky.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-cGw7y0yZ
  4. If food tastes crisp, it has a fresh acid flavour.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-I9xUGFCy
  5. If a person is crisp, they are professional and quick, but not especially friendly.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-bmfJnX0e
  6. If a picture is crisp, it is very clear.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-adj-WItmf8lw

Noun

IPA: /krɪsp/ Audio: en-us-crisp.ogg [US] Forms: crisp [singular], crisps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Crisps are thin, deep-fried potatoes. Tags: UK
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-noun-FpxY5MHC

Verb

IPA: /krɪsp/ Audio: en-us-crisp.ogg [US] Forms: crisp [canonical], crisps [third-person, singular], crisped [past], crisped [past, participle], crisping [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To make crisp.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-verb-S3zOEU4d
  2. To become crisp.
    Sense id: simple-crisp-en-verb-L57FiW8C Categories (other): Verbs
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