munchy

[ muhn-chee ]

adjective

, munch·i·er, munch·i·est.

1. (of food)
   1. crunchy or chewy.
   2. Informal. for snacking:

      munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.

noun

, plural munch·ies.

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

   Munchies were served before dinner.

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

   suffering from the munchies.

Other Words From

• munchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of munchy¹

1915–20; munch + -y ¹ or -y ²