as in crisped
having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy
crunchy vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.
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The savory pork, creamy sauce and sweet, crunchy pomegranate seeds created a deliciously distinct combo.
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Fried to a golden brown, the bite-sized poppers are creamy on the inside, crunchy on the outside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Twenty years of cheesy and crunchy innovation have led Taco Bell here: Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
These small, sweet pickled peppers are perfectly crunchy and tangy with just a bit of heat to keep things interesting.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Fried to a golden brown, the bite-sized poppers are creamy on the inside, crunchy on the outside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Twenty years of cheesy and crunchy innovation have led Taco Bell here: Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
These small, sweet pickled peppers are perfectly crunchy and tangy with just a bit of heat to keep things interesting.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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