noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   gerund of munch: the action of one who munches. form-of, gerund

   "Neither fruit nor flower / Enough to gratify a bee's slight munchings."

2. 2
   The sound of one who munches.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of munch form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

appetitecannibalismcarnivorismcarnivoritycarnivorousnesschewing

Example

More examples

"Sami was munching on some peanuts."

Etymology

From munch + -ing.

Related phrases

butt-munchingcarpet munching

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