crunch
0 antonyms and opposites of crunch, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To crush something noisily, especially food, making a crackling sound.
How to use crunch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From earlier forms like "craunch" and "cranch", words invented to imitate the sound itself.
Full origin of crunch →Frequently asked questions
What does “crunch” mean?
The word “crunch” means to crush something noisily, especially food, making a crackling sound. In plain terms, covers the crackling sound of biting or crushing something, and by extension a tense make-or-break moment or period of intense work.
How do you pronounce “crunch”?
“Crunch” is pronounced kruhnch (/kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crunch” in a sentence?
Here is “crunch” used in a sentence: “He crunched loudly on an apple during the meeting.”
What is another word for “crunch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crunch” include hashtag, number sign and pound sign.
What part of speech is “crunch”?
Depending on how it is used, “crunch” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “crunch” a common word?
“Crunch” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crunch” have?
“Crunch” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crush something noisily, especially food, making a crackling sound.
What is the difference between crunch and crush?
Crush simply means to press or squeeze something forcefully, while crunch specifically implies crushing something with a distinctive crackling or crackling sound, especially when biting or stepping on it. Not all crushing makes a crunch, but all crunching involves some form of crushing.
What does crunch mean in the context of data or numbers?
To crunch numbers or data means to process large amounts of information, typically through calculation or analysis, drawing on the idea of forcefully working through a large quantity of material. This figurative use extends the physical crushing sense of crunch to intellectual or computational work.
What is crunch time in game development?
Crunch, or crunch time, refers to a period of mandatory overtime that developers work through before a deadline, often involving long hours and high pressure. The term reflects the broader sense of crunch as a critical, high-pressure moment requiring intense effort.