munch

English

/mʌntʃ/

verb
Definitions
  • To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed — often used with on.
  • To eat vigorously or with excitement.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English monchen.

Origin

Middle English

monchen

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