crunchy (/ˈkrʌntʃi/)
adjective · Beginner · Food & Drink
🔊 /ˈkrʌntʃi/
Meaning
Meaning: hard and noisy when bitten
Firm and making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed. It often describes fresh vegetables, nuts, or crisp snacks.
Examples
🗣 I love the crunchy texture of fresh apples.
Etymology
From ‘crunch’, of imitative origin, plus ‘-y’.
How & Where It’s Used
A common food-texture word in cooking and food reviews.
Tags: texture, food