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crunch (on)

verb

Definition of crunch (on)

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth people who crunch on hard candies during movies really annoy me

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chew

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Savoring a moment, extending a meal past five minutes and chewing with attention aren’t dramatic overhauls.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
It's understood that 50 percent of digestion begins in the mouth, so guests are encouraged to chew for much longer than comes naturally.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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crunching (on)

crunch (on)

crunch time

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