Meaning & Definition of word "Munch"
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Munch
/mʌnʧ/
noun:
- 1. the act of munching; the sound made when chewing
- Example: The munch of the carrot was satisfying to hear.
verb:
- 1. to chew food audibly and with a steady, often prolonged action
- Example: She sat on the porch, munching an apple.
- 2. to eat something in a noisy, casual manner
- Example: The kids munched on popcorn while watching the movie.
- 3. to consume something eagerly or with enjoyment
- Example: He munched through the entire bag of chips in one sitting.
Etymology
Middle English, possibly imitative of the sound of chewing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
munch on:
To eat or snack on something.
munch down:
To eat something quickly and with enthusiasm.
Related Words
crunch:
To chew with a noisy sound, especially something hard.
snack:
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
Slang Meanings of munch
Meaning: To munch on food or snacks in a casual manner.
Example Sentence: I'm just munching on some popcorn while watching the movie.
Meaning: To consume food with enthusiasm or enjoyment.
Example Sentence: They were munching happily at the buffet.