munchies
word
Definition
A strong or sudden desire to eat snacks, often between regular meals; often used informally, especially when talking about cravings after using certain substances.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slang; often associated with marijuana use but also used jokingly for any sudden snack craving. Common phrases: 'have the munchies', 'get the munchies'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: antojos - hambre repentina (informal)Portuguese (BR): fome fora de hora - vontade de beliscarPortuguese (PT): fome repentina - desejo de petiscarChinese (Simplified): 嘴馋 - 突然想吃东西Chinese (Traditional): 嘴饞 - 突然想吃東西Hindi: खाने की तलब (अचानक) - भूख लगना (अचानक)Arabic: رغبة في الأكل - جوع مفاجئ
Example Sentences
I always get the munchies at night.
basic
Sarah has the munchies after school every day.
basic
He brought chips for his munchies.
basic
After watching that movie, I had the worst munchies ever.
natural
Let's grab some snacks—I've got the munchies.
natural
The munchies hit me hard during the road trip, so we stopped for burgers.
natural