— munchiness , n.
/mun"chee/ , adj., munchier, munchiest , n. , pl. munchies .
adj. Also, munchie .
1. (of food)
a. crunchy or chewy.
b. Informal. for snacking: munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.
n.
2. munchies , Informal. food suitable or meant for snacking: Munchies were served before dinner.
3. the munchies , Slang. hunger, esp. a craving for sweets or snacks: suffering from the munchies.
[ 1915-20; MUNCH + -Y 1 or -Y 2 ]