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Definition crunch in British English

crunch noun

noun
/krʌntʃ/
1

the loud noise that something hard makes when you bite it

Example

the crunch of crisps

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
1.1

a noise like something being crushed

Example

I could hear the crunch of someone's feet on the gravel.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
2

the time when something important or difficult happens or must be decided

Example

If it comes to the crunch, can I rely on you to support me?

Synonyms and related words
turning point peak climax
2.1

extremely important, usually because of having a major effect on the result of a situation

Example

a crunch match

Example

July 1 is crunch time for us.

Synonyms and related words
important major key
3

a situation that is very difficult because you do not have enough of something, especially time or money

Example

a credit/budget crunch

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
Definition crunch in British English