adjective Uncommon

crunchy

KRUHNT-shee

Crunchy (adjective) means making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp. Example: “She prefers crunchy peanut butter over the smooth kind.”

adjective

Making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp.

"She prefers crunchy peanut butter over the smooth kind."

"The salad had crunchy croutons on top."

Informal: having a health-conscious, natural, or hippie lifestyle.

"Their crunchy neighbours grow all their own vegetables and never use plastic."

How to use crunchy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly describes food with a satisfying crisp texture; informally it can also describe someone with an earthy, granola lifestyle.

Common pairings

crunchy texture crunchy snack crunchy granola

Word forms

crunchier comparative, crunchies plural, crunchiest superlative

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Rhymes for crunchy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crunchy” mean?

The word “crunchy” means making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp. In plain terms, mainly describes food with a satisfying crisp texture; informally it can also describe someone with an earthy, granola lifestyle.

How do you pronounce “crunchy”?

“Crunchy” is pronounced KRUHNT-shee (/ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “crunchy” in a sentence?

Here is “crunchy” used in a sentence: “She prefers crunchy peanut butter over the smooth kind.”

What part of speech is “crunchy”?

“Crunchy” is an adjective.

Is “crunchy” a common word?

“Crunchy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “crunchy” have?

“Crunchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp.