Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scranch

verb
/skræntʃ/
Definition
To make a loud crunching sound, especially while chewing.
Examples
  • As he scranched on the crispy apple, everyone turned to look.
  • The sound of scranching popcorn filled the room during the movie.
  • She scranched the chips loudly, annoying her friends during the meeting.
Meaning
The act of producing a harsh, grinding noise while biting or chewing on hard food items.
Synonyms
  • crunch
  • grind
  • chew
  • munch