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munchy

[muhn-chee]

adjective

munchier, munchiest 
  1. (of food)

    1. crunchy or chewy.

    2. Informal.for snacking.

      munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.



noun

plural

munchies 
  1. Informal.munchies, food suitable or meant for snacking.

    Munchies were served before dinner.

  2. Slang.the munchies, hunger, especially a craving for sweets or snacks.

    suffering from the munchies.

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Other Word Forms

  • munchiness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of munchy1

1915–20; munch + -y 1 or -y 2
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Example Sentences

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"I'm serious! I'm serious! Has anyone in here ever participated in the munchy munch munch munch? 'Cause they celebrating you right now. They are celebrating you in Boston right now."

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Definitely a munchy, cozy vibe.

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Hamill writes juicy, munchy, crunchy roles that actors like to play.

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In the case of Sonny the Cuckoo Bird, he really wants to get away from Cocoa Puffs but can’t escape the munchy, crunchy, chocolatey taste.

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In April, following his first PGA Tour win at Hilton Head, Bryan celebrated with a negative-three Michelin-star meal at the Mexican-ish munchy purveyor.

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When To Use

does munchymean?

Munchy describes food that is crunchy or chewy, as in Devin loves raw carrots and celery because they’re munchy and help him focus.Informally, munchy is also used to describe foods that are eaten as a snack rather than a meal, such as popcorn or cookies. Example: They had some munchy food at the party but nothing substantial.The related slang term the munchies refers to a persistent hunger or craving for foods, especially snacks or items considered junk foods.

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