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

“You get the sweet and sour taste from the dressing, and you get the smokey grilled flavor from the sausage, combined with the crunchy bread. Hot dogs cover most of your taste cravings.”

From Salon

The tempos were speedy, the power chords crunchy; Armstrong’s bleach-streaked hair somehow looked better than it ever has.

From Los Angeles Times

I also really love the “Panko Honey Mustard Chicken with Frico Broccoli” — it’s a sheet pan meal where you’re cooking this crispy, cheesy broccoli and this crunchy honey mustard chicken all on one sheet pan.

From Salon

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

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