crunchy-granola

crunchy-granola
crunch·y-gra·no·la (krŭnʹchē-grə-nōʹlə) adj. Slang
Displaying liberal social attitudes and lifestyles associated with the 1960s: “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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