First Known Use: 14th century
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munch
verb \ˈmənch\
: to chew or eat (something) especially in a noisy way
Full Definition of MUNCH
transitive verb
: to eat with a chewing action <many a mouthful is munched in private — Washington Irving>; also : to snack on <drank coffee and munched homemade cookies — Lady Bird Johnson>
intransitive verb
: to eat or chew something; also : snack —usually used with on
— munch·er noun
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Origin of MUNCH
Middle English monchen, probably of imitative origin
Munch
biographical name \ˈmu̇nch, ˈmuench\
Definition of MUNCH
Charles 1891–1968 Alsatian-born conductor
Munch
biographical name \ˈmu̇ŋk\
Definition of MUNCH
Edvard 1863–1944 Norw. painter
MUNCHER Defined for Kids
munch
verb \ˈmənch\
munchedmunch·ing
Definition of MUNCH for Kids
: to eat or chew especially with a crunching sound
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