munch

¹

[ muhnch ]

verb (used with object)

1. to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.

verb (used without object)

1. to chew steadily or vigorously, often audibly.

noun

1. Informal. a snack.

verb phrase

1. Slang. to snack especially extensively or frequently.

Munch

²

[ moongk ]

noun

1. Ed·vard [ed, -vah, r, d], 1863–1944, Norwegian painter and graphic artist.

Münch

³

[ mynsh ]

noun

1. Charles, 1891–1968, French conductor in the U.S.

munch

¹

/ mʌntʃ /

verb

1. to chew (food) steadily, esp with a crunching noise

Munch

²

/ mʊŋk /

noun

1. MunchEdvard18631944MNorwegianARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: engraver Edvard (ˈɛdvard). 1863–1944, Norwegian painter and engraver, whose works, often on the theme of death, include The Scream (1893); a major influence on the expressionists, esp on die Brücke

Derived Forms

• ˈmuncher, noun

Other Words From

• muncher noun
• un·munched adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of munch¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English monchen, variant of mocchen; of imitative origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of munch¹

C14 monche, of imitative origin; compare crunch

Example Sentences

The third instalment in the Paddington live action adventure franchise sees the marmalade sandwich munching bear return to Peru to visit his aunt Lucy.

From BBC

“There was a big downturn in Redlands,” he said while munching on tater tots.

From Los Angeles Times

These miniature springtails, under two millimetres long, are found alongside slime moulds worldwide, munching on microorganisms and playing a key role in soil health.

From BBC

"We watched her on the drone, sat there munching on grass quite happily so realistically, getting her back is going to be a challenge."

From BBC

The animals clear land of unwanted brush, branches and grass, and whoever rents them gets to watch goats peacefully at work munching away.

From Los Angeles Times