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crunchy

/ˈkɹʌntʃi/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having or producing a crisp and crunchy sound or texture when bitten or crushed.

    - "The apple was crunchy and fresh."
    - "The potato chips were crunchy and delicious."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɹʌntʃi/



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Synonyms

crispy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crunchy
chunchy , munchy , lunchy , punchy
Variants
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crunchier , crunchiest , crunchily , crunchiness , crunchinesses , crunchy
Etymology
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The word 'crunchy' comes from the Old English word 'cruncian' which means to crunch or grind.


Trivia
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  1. Crunchy peanut butter is made by mixing peanuts with a small amount of oil and roasting them to bring out their natural flavors and create the crunchy texture.

  2. Crunchy granola is a popular breakfast food made from rolled oats, nuts, honey, and other ingredients, which are baked until they are crispy and crunchy.


Related Concepts
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  1. Texture: Crunchy is a texture that is characterized by a crisp and audible sound when bitten or crushed.

  2. Snack foods: Crunchy snack foods, such as potato chips and popcorn, are popular around the world and often enjoyed as a quick and convenient snack.


Culture
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The term 'crunchy' is often used to describe people who have a preference for natural and organic foods, and a rejection of processed and commercialized products. It is also used in the context of snack foods, particularly potato chips.

How to Memorize "crunchy"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the texture and sound of a crisp apple or potato chip to help memorize the word 'crunchy'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crunchy' with the sound of biting into a crisp apple or the texture of a fresh potato chip.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Crisp and Crunchy' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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