noun
munchies
MUHNT-sheez
noun
1
Snack foods, especially casual convenience snacks.
"We stocked up on munchies for the road trip."
2
A strong craving for food, especially one associated with cannabis use.
"He got the munchies after the party and raided the fridge."
How to Use Munchies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSnack foods, or a sudden strong urge to eat.
When to use it
Informal; "the munchies" specifically is strongly associated with cannabis slang.
Common pairings
get the munchies
stock up on munchies
Word Forms
munchie singular, munchy singular
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Etymology
Formed from "munchie" (a snack) plus the plural ending "-s."