han·gry
| \ ˈhaŋ-grē
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hangrier; hangriest
Definition of hangry
informal
: irritable or angry because of hunger
To his credit, he knows not to drive while hangry.— Genevieve Scarano … junk foods generally induce large rises in blood-glucose levels that come crashing down fast. Ultimately, they may leave you feeling hangrier.— Amanda Salis As it turns out, being hangry–so hungry that you become angry–could be ruining your relationship and causing you to fight with your significant other.— Krystal Vivian
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“Hangry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangry. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of hangry was in 1918
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