Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

graunch

verb
/ɡrɔːntʃ/
Definition
To make a grinding or crunching sound, often associated with the noise made while chewing or when something is being crushed.
Examples
  • As she bit into the apple, it made a satisfying graunch.
  • The wheels of the old cart would graunch over the gravel road.
  • He graunched the chips loudly while watching the movie.
Meaning
Graunch typically refers to the noise that occurs when hard substances are crushed or ground together. It can also describe a sound made during the act of eating something crunchy.
Synonyms
  • Crunch
  • Grind
  • Crackle
  • Grate