Definition

Describing food that makes a loud sound when you bite into it, often because it is very crisp or firm.

Example

I love eating crunchy apples in the fall.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried those new snacks?

Yeah, they're really crunchy and tasty!

I love how they make such a satisfying sound when you bite into them.

Exactly! It's like a little party for your mouth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crunchy → The word is formed from "crunch" (of imitative origin, representing the sound made when something is crushed or broken) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by or having the quality of). Therefore, "crunchy" describes something that has the quality of making a crunching sound when bitten or broken.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that makes a distinct sound when you bite into it — that's what 'crunchy' means, as it describes food that is characterized by that satisfying crunch.

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