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Definition of hangry

hangry

/ˈhæŋ.ɡɹi/
han · gry
Adverb:hangrily
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1

Bad-tempered, irritable, or short-fused as a direct result of feeling hungry.

Example

"After skipping lunch to finish the report, she was noticeably hangry by the time the afternoon meeting began."

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• Rhymes for hangry

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a playful portmanteau blending the words 'hungry' and 'angry', the term gained widespread mainstream usage in the 2010s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hangry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hangry
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