crunchy

adjective
UK: /ˈkrʌntʃi/
US: /ˈkrʌntʃi/

  1. Firm and making a loud noise when you bite or crush it.

    1. I like crunchy apples a lot.
    2. This granola bar is wonderfully crunchy and full of nuts and seeds.

Synonyms

firm crisp brittle
crunchy adjective

  1. Making a sound like something being crushed.

    1. The snow was crunchy underfoot.
    2. Walking through the forest, the leaves were so crunchy with every step.
crunchy adjective

  1. Describes someone who strongly supports environmental protection.

    1. She is a crunchy environmentalist.
    2. My neighbor is very crunchy, always composting and recycling everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "crunchy" is /ˈkrʌntʃi/ in British English and /ˈkrʌntʃi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crunchy": firm, crisp, brittle.

Example usage of "crunchy": "I like crunchy apples a lot.". More examples on the page.