crunchie

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crunchie

1. slang An infantry soldier. Send some crunchies in there to ambush that enemy fort.
2. slang A derogatory name for an Afrikaner. Primarily heard in South Africa.
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crunchie

n. a soldier; a marching infantry soldier. (see also crunchers.) Crunchies have a pretty hard life.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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But you'd think I'd notice a Crunchie. Once in 25 years.
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A BURGLAR has been jailed for five years for a pounds 200,000 antiques raid - after being caught because he ate a Crunchie bar.
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One of the most exciting new aspects of the site is a Crunchies Club section, with clubs for moms, kids, teens and fitness buffs, all designed to target specific needs and interests with exclusive content.
The ultimate healthy snack
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