# crisp vs cusp

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### crisp
*adjective · IPA /kɹɪsp/ · frequency rank #11,193*
Senses relating to curliness.

### cusp
*noun · IPA /kʌsp/ · frequency rank #27,112*
A sharp point or pointed end.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/crisp-vs-cusp