crunchiest
|crunch-i-est|
B2
/ˈkrʌntʃiɪst/
(crunchy)
most crisp texture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crunchy' originates from the word 'crunch', which is imitative of the sound made when something is crushed or chewed.
Historical Evolution
'crunch' evolved from the Middle English word 'crunchen', which meant to crush or chew noisily.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to crush or chew noisily', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a crisp texture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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