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Definition of munch

munch

/ˈmʌntʃ/
munch
Plural:munches
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Adjective:munchable
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Past Simple:munched
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Past Participle:munched
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Present Participle:munching
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• verb

1

To eat or chew something steadily and often audibly.

Example

"The children sat on the porch and munched crisp apples all afternoon."

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• noun

1

The act or sound of chewing something steadily or audibly.

Example

"The quiet room was interrupted only by the rhythmic munch of someone eating potato chips."

2

A light snack or something to eat.

Example

"We stopped at the corner café for a quick munch before heading to the theater."

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• Rhymes for munch

• Nearby Words

mumps
mun
mun river
munch
munchable
muncher
munchie

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 14th century as Middle English 'munchen', the word is likely of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of steady chewing, possibly influenced by Old French 'manger' (to eat).

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