Crunchy vs. Crispy

Crunchyadjective

Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

Crunchyadjective

(slang) Having sensibilities of a counter-culture nature lover or hippie; derived from the concept of crunchy granola.

Crunchynoun

A pellet of dry cat food.

Crunchyadjective

pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;

Crispyadjective

Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.

Crispynoun

(informal) The well-baked fat on the surface of a piece of roasted meat.

Crispyadjective

Formed into short, close ringlets; frizzed; crisp; as, crispy locks.

Crispyadjective

Crisp; brittle; as, a crispy pie crust.

Crispyadjective

tender and brittle;