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crunchy

American  
[kruhn-chee] / ˈkrʌn tʃi /

adjective

crunchier, crunchiest
  1. crisp; brittle.

  2. Slang. crunchy-granola.


Other Word Forms

  • crunchily adverb
  • crunchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of crunchy

First recorded in 1890–95; crunch + -y 1

Example Sentences

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The conversation turned into a debate about crunchy versus soggy bacon, but I was too preoccupied with replaying that paper dissolving right in front of my eyes to contribute.

From Literature

The sharp edges of the world softened under the crystal white, crunchy white, at times blinding white, and at other times muted white of the long, long months of winter.

From Literature

The trick to turning one deli run into multiple dinners is simple and nearly foolproof: one creamy, one crunchy, one briny or fresh.

From Salon

You don’t have to do much other than replace your normal Hellmann’s mayo and Dijon mustard with a bottle of Ayoh and all of a sudden you have a crunchy dill pickle-flavored turkey sandwich.

From The Wall Street Journal

I head back for Aunt Melissa’s house, dragging my feet through the crunchy grass.

From Literature