Munch

/mʌnʧ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of munching; the sound made when chewing

The munch of the carrot was satisfying to hear.

verb

to chew food audibly and with a steady, often prolonged action

She sat on the porch, munching an apple.

to eat something in a noisy, casual manner

The kids munched on popcorn while watching the movie.

to consume something eagerly or with enjoyment

He munched through the entire bag of chips in one sitting.

Middle English, possibly imitative of the sound of chewing.

munch on

To eat or snack on something.

munch down

To eat something quickly and with enthusiasm.

crunch

To chew with a noisy sound, especially something hard.

snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals.

To munch on food or snacks in a casual manner.

I'm just munching on some popcorn while watching the movie.

To consume food with enthusiasm or enjoyment.

They were munching happily at the buffet.