munch
muhnch
Munch (verb) means to chew food steadily and often audibly. Example: “She sat munching on popcorn during the movie.”
verb
1
To chew food steadily and often audibly.
"She sat munching on popcorn during the movie."
"The rabbit munched happily on a carrot."
noun
1
Food, or a quick bite to eat.
"Let's grab a munch before the show starts."
How to use munch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo chew, especially casually or steadily, or (informally) food itself.
Common pairings
munch on
munch away
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Word forms
- Plural
- munches
- Third person singular
- munches
- Past tense
- munched
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Etymology
From Middle English monchen, probably imitating the sound of chewing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for munch
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What does “munch” mean?
The word “munch” means to chew food steadily and often audibly. In plain terms, to chew, especially casually or steadily, or (informally) food itself.
How do you pronounce “munch”?
“Munch” is pronounced muhnch (/mʌntʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “munch” in a sentence?
Here is “munch” used in a sentence: “She sat munching on popcorn during the movie.”
What part of speech is “munch”?
Depending on how it is used, “munch” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “munch” come from?
The word “munch” comes from Middle English. From Middle English monchen, probably imitating the sound of chewing.
Is “munch” a common word?
“Munch” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “munch” have?
“Munch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to chew food steadily and often audibly.
