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munching

|munch/ing|

/ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/

(munch)

chew audibly

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
munch	munches	munches	munched	munched	munching	munches

Etymology

Etymology Information

'munch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mounchen,' where 'mounchen' meant 'to chew with closed lips.'

Historical Evolution

'mounchen' transformed into the modern English word 'munch' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to chew with closed lips,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to chew food audibly or with a continuous action.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to chew food audibly or with a continuous action.

She was munching on an apple.

Synonyms

chew chomp crunch

Antonyms

swallow

Verb 2

present participle of 'munch'.

The rabbit is munching on a carrot.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45