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munchies

Pronunciation: [ˈmʌn.tʃiz]

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Learn how to use munchies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food cravings”

(noun) a term used to describe a strong feeling of wanting to eat snacks or small amounts of food, often when you're not really hungry. It's like when you feel like munching on something just because it's fun or tasty.

Example

After school, I got the munchies and had some cookies.

Example

I wasn't feeling the munchies, so I skipped snacks during the movie.

Example

Do you ever get the munchies after dinner?

Context: “drug culture”

(noun) a slang term used to describe the increased appetite or desire for snacks that sometimes happens after using certain drugs, especially marijuana. When people use these substances, they often crave tasty treats.

Example

After they smoked, they all had the munchies and ordered pizza.

Example

She didn't have the munchies, even after trying that new candy.

Example

Do you think the munchies make people want to eat more unhealthy snacks?

How to pronounce munchies

Pronunciation: [ˈmʌn.tʃiz]

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