noun
texture when biting; crispness; chewiness
Describes the physical sensation or sound when biting into food, especially its crispness or firmness. Often used with 良い or 悪い.
このリンゴは歯切れが良くておいしい。
This apple has a nice crisp bite and is delicious.
古くなったクッキーは歯切れが悪かった。
The stale cookie had a poor texture when bitten.
noun
clarity of speech; articulation
Refers to the crispness or clarity of one's speech or enunciation. Almost always used in the set phrase 歯切れが良い/悪い.
See also: 歯切れの良い
彼の説明は歯切れが良くてわかりやすい。
His explanation is crisp and easy to understand.
緊張して歯切れが悪くなってしまった。
I got nervous and my speech became unclear.