Crunchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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crunchy

 

[ หˆkrสŒntสƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

Having a texture that is crisp and firm, often making a crackling or crunching sound when bitten or chewed.

Synonyms

brittle, crackling, crisp

Examples of usage

  • The crunchy granola bar was a perfect snack for the hiking trip.
  • She enjoyed the crunchy texture of the freshly baked bread.
  • I love the crunchy sound when I bite into a crispy apple.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

Cool, trendy, or edgy in a way that is appealing or exciting.

Synonyms

appealing, cool, edgy, trendy

Examples of usage

  • She has a crunchy style with her vintage clothing and unique accessories.
  • The band's music has a crunchy vibe that resonates with younger audiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "crunchy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเค•เฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knusprig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ renyah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ัƒัั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrupiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใ‚ซใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑtฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์‚ญ๋ฐ”์‚ญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฑู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™upavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrumkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ฅ่„†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrustljav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั‚ั‹ั€ะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrtฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crunchy' originated from the Middle English word 'crouchen,' meaning to crush or break into small pieces. It evolved over time to describe the texture of food that is crisp and firm. In modern usage, 'crunchy' is also used informally to describe something trendy or cool, reflecting its versatility in English language.

See also: crunch, cruncher, crunchiness, crunching.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,333, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.