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munchy
munch·y
/
ˈmʌn
tʃi
/
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[
muhn
-chee
]
Show IPA
adjective,
munch·i·er,
munch·i·est,
noun,
plural
munch·ies.
adjective
Also,
munch·ie.
1.
a.
crunchy or chewy.
b.
Informal.
for snacking:
munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.
noun
2.
munchies,
Informal.
food suitable or meant for snacking:
Munchies were served before dinner.
3.
the munchies,
Slang.
hunger, especially a craving for sweets or snacks:
suffering from the munchies.
Origin:
1915–20;
munch
+
-y
1
or
-y
2
Related forms
munch·i·ness,
noun
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