crunchy granola

comparative more crunchy granola · superlative most crunchy granola

1. derogatoryinformalObsessed with health or environmental issues.

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   We continue to lead advanced economies in per-capita carbon emissions, 28 percent of which come from transportation. But even if the crunchy granola argument isn't good enough to make you see the benefits of public transit, consider that trains, trams, buses, and the like reduces traffic congestion, which is good for the life satisfaction of everybody behind the wheel, since science shows long commutes make us unhappy.

   2013 November 18, Derek Thompson, “The Case Against Cars in 1 Utterly Entrancing GIF”, in The Atlantic

   Synonyms: crunchy

plural crunchy granolas

1. derogatoryinformalA person who cares about environmental issues.

   Synonyms: muesli muncher, tree hugger

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crunchy, granola.