Meaning & use
crunchy
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making a sharp crushing sound when bitten, chewed, or crushed.
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She loved the crunchy texture of freshly baked bread crust.
The salad got its crunchy bite from a handful of toasted almonds.
A note on using this word
Beyond texture, 'crunchy' is also used informally for a natural, eco-conscious lifestyle, as in 'crunchy granola' types.
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2. adjective
(informal) associated with a natural, environmentally conscious lifestyle, such as eating organic food or making homemade products.
Her crunchy neighbors compost everything and make their own soap.
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