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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- crunchies
- Comparative
- crunchier
- Superlative
- crunchiest
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Rhymes for crunchy
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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.
