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munched

munch
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhnch]
    • /mʌntʃ/
    • /mʌntʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhnch]
    • /mʌntʃ/

Definitions of munched word

  • verb with object munched to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly. 1
  • verb without object munched to chew steadily or vigorously, often audibly. 1
  • noun munched Informal. a snack. 1
  • noun munched Simple past tense and past participle of munch. 1

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Origin of munched

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English monchen, variant of mocchen; imitative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Munched

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

munched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

munched usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for munched

verb munched

  • chewed — to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
  • masticated — Simple past tense and past participle of masticate.
  • crunched — Simple past tense and past participle of crunch.
  • chomped — Simple past tense and past participle of chomp.
  • ground — the act of grinding.

Antonyms for munched

verb munched

  • lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.

Top questions with munched

  • how munched is that birdie in the window?

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