munch
munch
verb \ˈmənch\Definition of MUNCH
transitive verb
: to eat with a chewing action <many a mouthful is munched in private — Washington Irving>; also : to snack on <drank coffee and munched homemade cookies — Lady Bird Johnson>
intransitive verb
: to eat or chew something; also : snack —usually used with on
— munch·er noun
See Origin of MUNCH
Middle English monchen, probably of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
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