General
munchies
What does munchies mean?
Snack food, or the hunger/craving for it.
"Grab some munchies for the movie."
Origin
American stoner slang from the 1960s-70s, tied to cannabis culture. It describes the well-documented appetite spike from THC and has been mainstream for decades.
Frequently asked questions
What does munchies mean in slang?
Munchies means the strong hunger you get after smoking weed, or just snack foods in general.
Why do you get the munchies?
THC affects appetite signals in the brain, making food more appealing — that's the classic munchies effect.
Can munchies mean snacks without weed?
Yes, people use 'munchies' loosely to mean any snack foods, like 'grab some munchies for the party.'
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