extra crunch
- noun
:
crujido extra
- The extra crunch of a crushed peanut topping sets these cupcakes apart.
Examples
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Now, freezing uncovered shredded potatoes in an uncovered bowl will give you some extra crunch when frying.
Blog text (19) -
Add to your diet: Add almonds and other nuts to salads or pasta dishes, use as a topping for casseroles, or throw them into your bowl of hot cereal for extra crunch.
Blog text (32) -
These goodies get extra crunch and fiber from rolled oats.
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For extra crunch and flavor, she adds toasted nuts—almonds, pecans, or walnuts—or sunflower seeds.
Synonyms
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1.3
A loud, sharp sound made when you bite or step on something
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2.8
Firm, fresh quality that makes food break easily, like an apple
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2.5
A firm, easily broken texture that feels pleasant when you bite food
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3.8
A firm texture that makes a crisp sound when you bite it
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an additional crisp or crunchy texture in food' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'extra' (additional) with 'crunch' (a crisp/crunchy texture or sound). The 'extra + noun' compositional pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer this meaning.
Etymology
The phrase extra crunch comes from the idea of adding something extra that makes a loud crunch when you bite, like nuts or fried onions in a dish. So, it means 'an additional crisp or crunchy texture' that gives a stronger bite.