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crunchy
adjective \ˈkrən-chē\
: having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed : not soft or mushy
crunch·i·ercrunch·i·est
Full Definition of CRUNCHY
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed <crunchy lettuce>
— crunch·i·ly \-chə-lē\ adverb
— crunch·i·ness \-chē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of CRUNCHY
1913
CRUNCHY Defined for Kids
crunchy
adjective \ˈkrən-chē\
crunch·i·ercrunch·i·est
Definition of CRUNCHY for Kids
: being firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed
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