adj.
Pronunciation: ' kr ə n-ch ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: crunch · i · er ; -est
Date: 1913
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed < crunchy lettuce>
– crunch · i · ly \ -ch ə -l ē \ adverb
– crunch · i · ness \ -ch ē -n ə s \ noun