Munch
[mʌn(t)ʃ] or [mʌntʃ]
Definition
(noun.) a large bite; 'he tried to talk between munches on the sandwich'.
(noun.) Norwegian painter (1863-1944).
Typist: Virginia--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t. & i.) To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, as a beast chews provender; to chew deliberately or in large mouthfuls.
Inputed by Alex
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [Colloquial.] Eat (with the lips closed), masticate, mandicate, chew.
Inputed by Franklin
Definition
v.t. and v.i. to chew with shut mouth.—n. Munch′er one who munches.
Checked by Calvin
Examples
- Take it, Cary, and munch away cleverly. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Peepy retired behind his elbow at first, but relented at the sight of sponge-cake and allowed me to take him on my lap, where he sat munching quietly. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Her uncle resumed his breakfast, and was munching toast sopped in coffee, oblivious of his guest, when the third bell rang. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Jo slowly munches as he slowly tells it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Checker: Rupert