crunchy-granola


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crunch·y-gra·no·la

(krŭn′chē-grə-nō′lə)
adj. Slang
Displaying liberal social attitudes and stereotypic behaviors: "There's a distinct crunchy-granola flavor to much of the area, with macrobiotic restaurants, earring vendors on the street" (Boston Magazine).
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