munchy

[muhn-chee]

adjective, munch·i·er, munch·i·est. Also munch·ie.

(of food)
1. crunchy or chewy.
2. Informal.for snacking: munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.

noun, plural munch·ies.

munchies, Informal. food suitable or meant for snacking: Munchies were served before dinner.
the munchies, Slang. hunger, especially a craving for sweets or snacks: suffering from the munchies.

Origin of munchy

1915–20; munch + -y¹ or -y²

Related formsmunch·i·ness, noun