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crunchiness

crunchiness

7.7
A lifestyle of natural, simple choices that are good for the environment
  • noun
  • /ˈkrʌntʃiˌnəs/
  • Slang
translation icon : ecologismo
  • Her crunchiness was obvious from her homemade granola and commitment to zero-waste living.

Examples

  • The community center hosts workshops that celebrate crunchiness and sustainable practices.

  • The new café promotes a lifestyle of crunchiness and sustainability.

  • Some people admire his crunchiness, while others find it a bit extreme.

  • Her lifestyle reflects a certain crunchiness that many admire.

  • Her crunchiness was evident in her use of organic ingredients and support for local farmers.

  • Many people appreciate his crunchiness because he promotes eco-friendly habits and natural living.

  • The festival attracts those who embrace crunchiness through workshops and discussions on sustainable lifestyles.

Antonyms

mainstream
75 3.4

The ideas and activities most people accept as normal

How Green

crunchiness
  • Slang
7.7

Surface Forms

crunchiness singular
crunchinesses plural

Morphology

crunchiness = crunchy (semi-transparent) = crunch + y + ness

Formation from the adjective 'crunchy' to the noun 'crunchiness' by adding '-ness' is a regular morphological process.

Etymology

Crunchiness in this meaning comes from the slang crunchy, short for 'crunchy granola', because people who ate natural granola were seen as very natural and eco-friendly. So crunchiness came to mean having 'back-to-nature' habits or a strong interest in natural, green living.