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Definition of munchy

munchy

/ˈmʌn.tʃi/
mun · chy
Plural:munchies
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• adjective

1

Having a crisp, chewy, or satisfying texture suitable for steady eating or snacking.

Example

"She packed a bag of munchy pretzel sticks and apple slices for the road trip."

2

Feeling mildly hungry and craving light snacks (informal).

Example

"We started feeling a bit munchy around midnight and decided to make some popcorn."

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• noun

1

A small, often crisp or savory item of food eaten between meals as a casual snack (usually used in the plural, often spelled 'munchie').

Example

"The host set out several bowls of salty munchies on the coffee table before the guests arrived."

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• Rhymes for munchy

• Nearby Words

munchie
munchies
munchkin
munchy
mundane
mundanely
mung bean

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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