crisp

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crisp Definition

(n) a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
(s) (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
(s) tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips"
(s) pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather"; (`parky'' is a British term)
(s) pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce"
(s) in small tight curls
(s) brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes''"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
(v) make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; "The dress got wrinkled"
(v) make brown and crisp by heating; "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes"

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