munchies
Britishplural noun
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a craving for food, induced by alcohol or drugs
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snacks or food collectively
Explanation
When you crave crunchy or sweet snacks, you've got the munchies. Be sure to stock up on chips and ice cream before your friends come over for movie night, in case they get the munchies. When someone has the munchies, they aren't hungry enough for a meal, but they desperately want to eat some snacks. You can also use this word for the snacks themselves: "Did anyone remember to bring munchies for the party?" In its singular form, munchie, this word has been around since the early 20th century, from munch, "chew continuously."
Vocabulary lists containing munchies
Example Sentences
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“These are different sweetnesses, different bitters,” Matheson explains in a Munchies video from VICE.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025
Food has always played a role at the festival — the Munchies Zone includes a mix of food trucks and chefs serving special dishes.
From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2023
In recent years the factory has made other popular brands like Rolos, Munchies and Matchmakers.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022
Chicory, Dungeon Munchies, and more are out today The Nintendo eShop is getting a handful of new titles today, including the much-requested Switch port of the beautiful painting adventure Chicory.
From The Verge • Dec. 15, 2021
In Monster Munchies, junior cooks will use cookie cutters to make ghost toast, monster eyeballs and veggie fingers 10-11:30 a.m.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2021
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