Definition

A person or thing that makes a crunching sound or action, often used to describe someone who processes or analyzes data in a detailed way.

Example

The data cruncher helped the team analyze the large dataset quickly.

Conversation

I just got a new app that tracks my fitness, and it calls me a cruncher when I do my workouts.

That's cool! I love how apps can motivate you like that.

Yeah, it makes me feel like I'm part of a team of fellow crunchers.

For sure! It’s fun to have a little competition with friends too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cruncher → It is formed from "crunch" (of imitative origin, meaning to crush or grind noisily) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A cruncher is a person or thing that makes a crunching sound or performs the action of crunching.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a loud noise while crushing something — that's what a cruncher does.

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