munchie
ˈmʌnʧi
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Definition of munchie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodRaresmall snack, often eaten between mealsRare
  • I grabbed a munchie from the kitchen.
nibble snack
2.
behaviorRareSlangUScraving for food especially when highRareSlangUS
  • He had the munchies after the party.
craving hunger
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box with assorted fast foods like pizza and fries
We ordered a munchie box for the party.

Origin of munchie

English, munch (to chew) + -ie (diminutive)

Examples of munchie in a sentence

  • Munchies are perfect for late-night cravings.
  • Late-night munchies led them to the 24-hour diner.
  • She always got the munchies after a long day at work.

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  1. French:en-cas, fringale, ...
  2. German:Knabberei, Heißhunger, ...
  3. Italian:snack, fame chimica, ...
  4. Spanish:tentempié, gula, ...
  5. Portuguese:petisco, larica, ...
  6. Chinese:小吃, 嘴馋, ...
  7. Japanese:お菓子, 食欲, ...
  8. Arabic:وجبة خفيفة, اشْتِهاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲטִיף, תַּאֲוָה, ...
  10. Russian:перекус, жор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перекус, жадання їжі, ...
  12. Hindi:नाश्ता, भूख, ...
munchies US
ˈmʌntʃiz

Definition of munchies - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
foodUSsnacks or light foodUS
  • He grabbed some munchies for the movie night..
nibbles
2.
appetiteSlangUSstrong craving for food after using cannabisSlangUS
  • After smoking, he always gets the munchies.
snack attack
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  • munchies: snacks or light food
    snacks or light food

Expressions with munchies

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experience a strong craving for snack foods
After the movie, I always have the munchies.
experience sudden hunger, often after using cannabis
After the movie, I always get the munchies.

Origin of munchies

English, munch (to chew) + -ies (plural suffix)

Examples of munchies in a sentence

  • The kids enjoyed munchies during the picnic.
  • Late-night munchies hit him after the party.
  • She stocked up on snacks for the inevitable munchies.

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  1. French:grignotines, fringales, ...
  2. German:Knabbereien, Heißhunger, ...
  3. Italian:snack, fame chimica, ...
  4. Spanish:tentempiés, bajón, ...
  5. Portuguese:lanches, larica, ...
  6. Chinese:零食, 大麻食欲, ...
  7. Japanese:お菓子, 食欲, ...
  8. Arabic:وجبات خفيفة, رغبة شديدة في الأكل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁנוּשִׁים, קְרִיז לְאוֹכֶל, ...
  10. Russian:закуски, жор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:закуски, жор, ...
  12. Hindi:नाश्ता, भूख, ...

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