munch Meaning & Definition
What Does Munch Mean?
Munch is used as a verb meaning To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed. It can also mean To eat vigorously or with excitement. As a noun, it means A location or restaurant where good food can be expected, or an instance of eating at such a place. As a noun, it means A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.
Munch at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //mʌntʃ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nibble and crunch |
| Antonyms | gorge, satiate and glut |
| Plural | munches |
| Verb forms | munches, munching, munched |
Munch Definition (Verb)
- To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed.
Jim was munching on a biscotti.
- To eat vigorously or with excitement.
Watching old Bill munch his pancakes makes me hungry!
Munch as a Noun
- A location or restaurant where good food can be expected, or an instance of eating at such a place.
Sally is having a breakfast munch at her place!
- An act of eating.
We had a good munch at the chippy.
- Food.
- A casual meeting for those interested in BDSM, usually at a restaurant, bar or pub.
- Someone who easily agrees to give oral sex.
Noun
- A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.
Sally is having a breakfast munch at her place!
- (BDSM) A casual meeting for those interested in BDSM, usually at a restaurant. See Munch (BDSM).
Verb
- To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed — often used with on.
Jim was munching on a biscotti.
Synonyms of Munch
Munch synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Munch
Munch in a Sentence
Jim was munching on a biscotti.
Watching old Bill munch his pancakes makes me hungry!
Sally is having a breakfast munch at her place!
We had a good munch at the chippy.
Word Forms & Grammar
munch (third-person singular simple present munches, present participle munching, simple past and past participle munched)
munch (countable and uncountable, plural munches)
Words That Rhyme With Munch
Origin of Munch
From Middle English monchen, a variant of mocchen, mucchen ("to munch (food); chew audibly"; > Modern English dialectal mouch), probably imitative in origin (compare English crunch; German mampfen).
Pronouncing Munch
Munch is pronounced //mʌntʃ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Munch
Is munch a verb or a noun?
Munch is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for munch?
Close synonyms of munch are nibble and crunch. See the full list of munch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of munch?
The plural of munch is munches.
What is the past tense of munch?
The past tense of munch is munched. The present participle is munching.