noun
Street Slang
the munchies
thuh MUN-cheez · noun · informal
Intense cannabis-induced hunger.
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The strong appetite and craving for food brought on by consuming cannabis.
“The munchies hit and we demolished a whole pizza.”
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the munchies In A Sentence
The munchies hit and we demolished a whole pizza.
Origin & Usage
1960s slang; 'munchies' from 'munch', for the food cravings cannabis triggers.
Variants
munchies
People Also Ask
What are 'the munchies'?
They're the strong appetite and cravings for food brought on by consuming cannabis.
Why does cannabis cause the munchies?
Cannabis is well known for triggering intense food cravings, and the term captures that surge in appetite after using it.
Where does 'the munchies' come from?
It's 1960s slang, with 'munchies' derived from 'munch,' describing the food cravings cannabis triggers.
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