munchies
plural noun
munch·ies
ˈmən-chēz 
1
: hunger pangs
gets the munchies in the late afternoon
2
: light snack foods
provided the guests with munchies
Examples of munchies in a Sentence
I often get the munchies while watching TV late at night
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Cost is $17 and includes pizza, salad, munchies, dessert, wine and soft drinks.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Like her most recent experience with the edible, Kris appeared to have the munchies, snacking on chips and guacamole with her mom, and also had moments of uncontrollable laughter.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
Cost is $17 and includes pizza, salad, munchies, dessert, wine and soft drinks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022
Be sure to pack some pipe weed and plenty of munchies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for munchies
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“Munchies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munchies. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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munchies
plural noun
munch·ies
ˈmən-chēz
1
: hunger pangs
2
: light snack foods
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