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crisp⋅y

[kris-pee]
–adjective, crisp⋅i⋅er, crisp⋅i⋅est.
1. (esp. of food) brittle; crisp.
2. curly or wavy.
3. brisk.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME crispi. See crisp, -y 1


crisp⋅i⋅ly, adverb
crisp⋅i⋅ness, noun
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crisp·y   (krĭs'pē)   
adj.   crisp·i·er, crisp·i·est
  1. Firm but easily broken or crumbled; crisp.

  2. Having small curls, waves, or ripples.

crisp'i·ness n.
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