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- [snak]
- /snæk/
- /snæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [snak]
- /snæk/
Definitions of snacking word
- noun snacking a small portion of food or drink or a light meal, especially one eaten between regular meals. 1
- noun snacking a share or portion. 1
- noun snacking Australian Slang. something easily done. 1
- verb without object snacking to have a snack or light meal, especially between regular meals: They snacked on tea and cake. 1
- idioms snacking go snack / snacks, to share (profits or returns). 1
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Origin of snacking
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (noun) Middle English: a snap or bite, derivative of snacken to snap, bite; compare Middle Dutch snack a snap; (v.) derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Snacking
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snacking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snacking
noun snacking
- binging — a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.
- eating — eats, Informal. food.
- gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
- consuming — A consuming passion or interest is more important to you than anything else.
- devouring — Present participle of devour.
Top questions with snacking
- how to stop snacking?
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