Crunchy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɹəntʃi

KRUN-chee

UK

kɹˈʌntʃi

KRUN-chee

Definition

Describes food that makes a loud, crisp sound when you bite it; also used for other things that are stiff and break easily with pressure.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for positive descriptions of food (e.g., 'crunchy carrots', 'crunchy cookies'). Not the same as 'crispy': 'crunchy' is harder and louder, while 'crispy' is lighter. Can be used humorously for things or people, especially in informal speech.

• Spanish: crujiente
• Portuguese (BR): crocante - crocante (textura)
• Portuguese (PT): estaladiço - crocante
• Chinese (Simplified): 脆的
• Chinese (Traditional): 脆的
• Hindi: करारापन वाला - कुरकुरा
• Arabic: مقرمش
• Bengali: কুরকুরে
• Russian: хрустящий
• Japanese: カリカリ - サクサク
• Vietnamese: giòn - rồm rộp
• Korean: 바삭바삭한 - 아삭아삭한
• Turkish: çıtır
• Urdu: کڑک - خستہ
• Indonesian: renyah

Example Sentences

I love eating crunchy apples.

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These chips are very crunchy.

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The salad has crunchy carrots in it.

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I prefer my toast extra crunchy in the morning.

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The cookies stayed crunchy even after a week.

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She likes adding something crunchy to her yogurt for texture.

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