crisp
Cross references:
1. fragile 2. incisive
1. crisp \krisp\ aj [ME, fr. OE, fr. L crispus; akin to L curvus curved -
more at ]CROWN 1a: CURLY, WAVY; also : having close stiff or wiry cur ls or
waves 1b: having the surface roughened into small folds or curling wrinkles
2a: easily crumbled : BRITTLE of pastry 2b: SHORT 2c: being firm and
fresh {~ lettuce} 3a: being sharp, clean-cut, and clear {a ~ illustration}
3b: noticeably neat 3c: SPRIGHTLY, LIVELY 3d: FROSTY, SNAPPY; also :
FRESH, INVIGORATIN G - crisp.ly av
2. crisp vt 1: CURL, CRIMP 2: to cause to ripple : WRINKLE 3: to make or
keep crisp 1: CURL 2: RIPPLE 3: to become crisp - crisp.er n
3. crisp n 1: something crisp or brittle chiefly Brit 2: POTATO CHIP