crunchy

[ kruhn-chee ]

adjective

, crunch·i·er, crunch·i·est.

1. crisp; brittle.
2. Slang. crunchy-granola ( def ).

Other Words From

• crunchi·ly adverb
• crunchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crunchy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; crunch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Once seen as a political movement on the margins, composed mostly of libertarians opposed to vaccines, the medical freedom movement has expanded to unite supporters across party lines, merging the far-right with what some have called the “crunchy granola” new-age alternative medicine voters on the far-left.

From Salon

As the brand grew, it became synonymous with a certain crunchy aspirational lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times

Kellanova will move production of Corn Flakes and Crunchy Nut from its Greater Manchester plant, doubling the Welsh factory's capacity to 1.5 million boxes a day.

From BBC

He teased me about the inedible, sand-crusted “crunchy chicken.”

From Los Angeles Times

Berkey’s unusual combination of functionality, durability and crunchy stylishness has made it a rare point of agreement for groups that might not otherwise overlap.

From Los Angeles Times