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crisper

The correct spelling is crisper.

How to pronounce crisper

adjective

IPA: /ˈkɹɪspə/

Say it like: Cri-spe-r

The correct spelling is crisper. (of something seen or heard) Sharp, clearly defined. For example: "This new television set has a very crisp image."

Usage Examples

This new television set has a very crisp image.

The crisp snow crunched underfoot.

An expert, given a certain query, will often come up with a crisp answer: “yes” or “no”.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.(of something seen or heard) Sharp, clearly defined.
  2. 2.Brittle; friable; in a condition to break with a short, sharp fracture.
  3. 3.Possessing a certain degree of firmness and freshness.
  4. 4.(of weather, air etc.) Dry and cold.
  5. 5.(of movement, action etc.) Quick and accurate.

noun

  1. 1.A cooled food storage container, used to cool items that do not require complete refrigeration.
  2. 2.The section of a refrigerator used to store fruit and vegetables at a slightly higher temperature than the rest of the refrigerator.
  3. 3.An instrument for making little curls in the nap of cloth.
  4. 4.A device for crisping or curling the hair.

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