CRUNCH


Meaning of CRUNCH in English

n.

Function: noun

Date: 1832

1 : an act of crunching

2 : a sound made by crunching

3 : a tight or critical situation: as a : a critical point in the buildup of pressure between opposing elements : SHOWDOWN b : a severe economic squeeze (as on credit) c : SHORTAGE <an energy crunch >

4 : a conditioning exercise performed from a supine position by raising and lowering the upper torso without reaching a sitting position

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