noun
- thin slices of potato fried until crisp and eaten as a snack
Usage: British English
verb
- third person singular present of crisp; makes or becomes crisp
Examples
- She bought a bag of salt and vinegar crisps from the shop.
- The children enjoyed cheese and onion crisps with their lunch.
- He opened a packet of crisps while watching television.
- The cold air crisps the leaves in autumn.
- The bacon crisps nicely in the hot pan.
- She crisps the lettuce in ice water before serving.