crunchy

[kruhn-chee]

adjective

crunchier, crunchiest 

1. crisp; brittle.

2. Slang.,  crunchy-granola.

Other Word Forms

• crunchily adverb
• crunchiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crunchy¹

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

Example Sentences

Backed by a gothic fairytale castle and a powerful all-female band, she added a crunchy rock edge to hits like Hot To Go and Casual, bringing her debut album to stadium-sized life.

From BBC

In addition to their unique flavor profile, the cheese puffs are a delight to eat — airy, crunchy and highly addicting.

From Salon

And in its best form, it functions as a kind of social mediation: creamy, crunchy, spicy, cooling, layered in a way that feels almost architectural.

From Salon

Typically something cheesy or something crunchy — and as remix philosophies go, that one’s hard to beat.

From Salon

They become crunchy with a slight chew, making them less harsh on your teeth.

From Salon