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crisp

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹɪsp// UK //kɹˈɪsp// crisp Archaic Dialect Slang

n. a very thin, crunchy slice of potato that is fried or baked. In American English, people call these potato chips.

n. a thin, brittle slice of potato that has been deep-fried or baked until crunchy. Used primarily in British English to refer to the snack known as a potato chip in North America.


SIMPLE

He opened a bag of cheese and onion crisps.

CONTEXTUAL

The children shared a large bag of potato crisps while watching the football match on Saturday afternoon.

COMPLEX

Artisanal manufacturers often leave the skins on their crisps to provide a more rustic texture and a deeper, earthier flavour profile than mass-produced alternatives.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form when referring to the snack in general.

Pitfall

I bought a bag of chips (in London)I bought a bag of crispsIn British English, 'chips' are thick-cut hot fries, while 'crisps' are the thin, cold snack in a bag.

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