crisp

• Bezeichnet etwas Festes, Trockenes, das leicht bricht oder knackt, wie frisches Obst, Gemüse oder Papier; auch für kühle, frische Luft oder klare, scharfe Töne und Konturen.

Describes something that is firm, dry, and easily broken, like fresh food or paper; also used for cool, fresh air or clear, sharp sounds.

1. Firm and freshA2formal

   Firm, dry, and fresh, especially in a way that is pleasing.

   Knackig

   • The apple was crisp and juicy.
   • She bit into a crisp lettuce leaf.
   • The crackers were perfectly crisp.

   Synonymecrispyfirmfreshsnappy

   Antonymeflabbylimpsoftsoggystale

2. Clear and sharpB1formal

   Clear, sharp, and distinct, especially in sound, image, or weather.

   Klar und scharf

   • The air was crisp and cold on the winter morning.
   • The photograph has a crisp, clear image.
   • His voice was crisp and authoritative.

   Synonymeclearclear-cutdistinctprecisesharp

   Antonymeblurryfuzzyindistinctmuffledvague

3. Neat and tidyB1formal

   Having a neat, clean, and well-pressed appearance.

   Gepflegt

   • He wore a crisp white shirt to the interview.
   • The uniform was clean and crisp.
   • She folded the sheets into crisp, sharp corners.

   Synonymedapperimmaculateneatorderlysmartsprucetidytrim

   Antonymedisheveledmessyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• Substantiv für eine dünne, knusprig gebackene oder frittierte Kartoffelscheibe, die oft in Tüten als Snack verkauft wird.

A noun referring to a thin, crispy slice of potato that is fried or baked until crunchy, often sold in bags as a snack.

1. Thin fried potato snackA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato that has been fried or baked until crunchy, often salted and flavored.

   Chips

   • I bought a bag of salt and vinegar crisps.
   • She loves eating crisps while watching a movie.
   • He offered me some cheese and onion crisps.

   Synonymechippotato chip

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas knusprig zu machen, z. B. durch Braten, Backen, Trocknen oder Locken; wird auch im kulinarischen Kontext verwendet.

A verb meaning to make something crisp, such as by cooking, drying, or curling; also used in cooking contexts.

1. Make or become crispB2formal

   To make something firm, dry, and brittle, typically by cooking or heating.

   Knusprig machen

   • Crisp the bacon in a hot pan until golden.
   • The cold air crisped the leaves on the ground.
   • She crisped the lettuce by placing it in ice water.

   Synonymebrowncrispencrunchseartoast

   Antonymemoistensoften

2. Become stiff or brittleB2formal

   To become hard, dry, and easily broken, often due to cold or heat.

   Spröde werden

   • The frost crisped the grass overnight.
   • The bread crisped in the oven.
   • His hair crisped in the dry desert wind.

   Synonymedryembrittlehardenshrivelstiffen

   Antonymemellowmoistensoften