munches

munch

M m

Transcription

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

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhnch]
- /mʌntʃ/

Definitions of munches word

verb with object munches to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly. 1
verb without object munches to chew steadily or vigorously, often audibly. 1
noun munches Informal. a snack. 1
noun munches Plural form of munch. 1

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Origin of munches

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English monchen, variant of mocchen; imitative

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Parts of speech for Munches

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Munches

munches 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 54% 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.

munches usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for munches

general munches

devours — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of devour.

Just one Synonym for munches