cruncher

/ˈkrʌntʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that crunches, especially something that breaks or bites into hard food, such as a potato chip or a cracker.

“She was a cruncher of raw carrots for a quick snack.”

2. noun

A device, especially a computer program, that can process and analyze large amounts of data quickly and efficiently, often used for tasks such as data compression or encryption.

“The software was a cruncher that could handle complex financial transactions in a matter of seconds.”

3. verb

To crush or break into small pieces, typically with a sharp or biting sound.

“The kid loved to crunch the fresh vegetables in her lunchbox.”

Synonyms

  • crusher
  • muncher

Antonyms

  • masher
  • smoother