crunchy
/ˈkrʌntʃi/
adjective
- Making a loud, sharp sound when bitten or crushed, especially describing food that is firm and crisp.
- She bit into the crunchy apple and smiled.
- The toast was perfectly golden and crunchy.
- I love the crunchy texture of fresh celery sticks.
- Having a texture that is firm and breaks easily when pressed or chewed.
- He prefers crunchy peanut butter over the smooth kind.
- These chips are so crunchy, you can hear them from across the room.
- The crunchy granola added a nice contrast to the yogurt.
- Informal: relating to or characteristic of a lifestyle that is natural, environmentally conscious, and often associated with alternative health practices (e.g., crunchy granola).
- He's a bit crunchy — he drives a hybrid and composts everything.
- The town has a crunchy vibe with lots of organic cafes and yoga studios.
- My crunchy aunt grows her own vegetables and makes her own soap.