crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed
crunchy lettuce
crunchily adverb
crunchiness noun

Examples of crunchy in a Sentence

These cookies are very crunchy.
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The stealth-action gameplay is a little more pedestrian but still manages to distinguish itself with suitably crunchy melee combat and the enjoyable improvisation of attacking Nazis with everyday items, from wrenches to plungers. Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024 The result is a carnival of flavor and texture—the soft airiness of the egg, the slick-dry crumble confetti of the meat, the searing flame of chile-pepper heat, the welcome relief of the crunchy cucumber wedges that come alongside. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024 Made with all-white meat chicken marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crunchy tortilla chips, these nuggets deliver a satisfying bite. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Also, a $10.49 value meal will include five nuggets, one sauce, a crunchy taco, a beef chalupa, nacho fries and a medium soda. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crunchy 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crunchy was in 1913

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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

crunchy

adjective
crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound (as when bitten or chewed)

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