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Crisp Definition, Usage & Common Examples (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：crunchy and fresh (crisp)

crisp 🔊

/krɪsp/

adj./n.

Describes food that is firm, dry, and makes a sharp sound when you bite or break it.

Crisp food texture illustrated by a fresh, juicy apple being bitten.

crunchy and fresh 🔊

➕

/ˈkrʌn.tʃi ænd freʃ/

adj./n.

Describes the texture of food that is firm, dry, and produces a distinct snapping sound when broken or bitten.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'crispus' meaning 'curly', extended to mean 'brittle'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'Crisp chips rip sharply' when you bite them.

📖 Example

I love the crisp sound of biting into a fresh apple in the morning. 🔊 I love the crisp sound of biting into a fresh apple in the morning.

🔗 Collocations

crisp apple – an apple with a firm, crunchy texture

crisp lettuce – lettuce that is fresh and snaps easily

crisp bacon – bacon fried until it is hard and brittle

🔄 Synonyms

crunchy (adj.) – making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed

brittle (adj.) – hard but easily broken

fresh (adj.) – recently made or gathered; not stale

🚫 Antonyms

soggy (adj.) – soft and wet, usually in an unappealing way

soft (adj.) – easy to mold, cut, or crush; not hard or firm

limp (adj.) – not firm or stiff; lacking strength

🌱 Derivatives

crisply (adv.) – in a crisp manner

crispness (n.) – the quality of being crisp

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from the Latin 'crispus' (curled), first describing curly hair. It evolved to describe the brittle, easily broken quality of dried or fried food, and later extended metaphorically to clear, sharp sounds or efficient manners.

Meaning 2：efficient and clear (crisp)

crisp 🔊

/krɪsp/

adj./n.

Describes a way of speaking or behaving that is quick, clear, decisive, and efficient.

Crisp communication shown by a focused professional speaking clearly.

efficient and clear 🔊

➕

/ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt ænd klɪr/

adj./n.

Describes a manner of speaking, writing, or acting that is direct, clear, decisive, and without unnecessary delay or detail.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My new manager gives crisp instructions, so everyone knows exactly what to do. 🔊 My new manager gives crisp instructions, so everyone knows exactly what to do.

🔗 Collocations

crisp response – a reply that is immediate and to the point

crisp delivery – a clear and confident way of speaking

crisp order – a command that is clear and leaves no room for misunderstanding

🔄 Synonyms

concise (adj.) – giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words

terse (adj.) – sparing in the use of words; abrupt

brisk (adj.) – active, fast, and energetic

🚫 Antonyms

rambling (adj.) – lengthy and confused or inconsequential

vague (adj.) – of uncertain or indefinite character

hesitant (adj.) – tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking

🌱 Derivatives

crisply (adv.) – in a crisp manner

crispness (n.) – the quality of being crisp

Meaning 3：potato chip (UK) (crisp)

crisp 🔊

/krɪsp/

adj./n.

(Mainly British English) A thin slice of potato that is fried until hard and eaten as a snack.

British crisps meaning: a bowl of golden, salty potato chips.

potato chip (UK) 🔊

➕

/pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˌtʃɪp/

adj./n.

In British English, a thin slice of potato that has been deep-fried or baked until hard and is eaten as a snack.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

We bought a big bag of salt and vinegar crisps to share during the movie night. 🔊 We bought a big bag of salt and vinegar crisps to share during the movie night.

🔗 Collocations

bag of crisps – a packet containing potato crisps

packet of crisps – a small bag of potato crisps

crisp packet – the wrapper or bag that crisps come in

🔄 Synonyms

chip (n.) – the American English term for a thin slice of fried potato (UK: 'crisp')

🚫 Antonyms

healthy snack (n.) – a snack considered nutritious and good for one's health