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snack

 

[ snæk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

quick bite

A snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals. It is usually something light and easy to consume, such as chips, fruit, or nuts.

Synonyms

bite, morsel, treat

Examples of usage

  • I like to have a snack in the afternoon.
  • She always carries a snack with her in case she gets hungry.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, a snack can refer to a small, quick meal that is not necessarily healthy or substantial.

Synonyms

bite to eat, meal, nibble

Examples of usage

  • Let's grab a quick snack before the movie.
  • I'm just going to have a snack for dinner tonight.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To snack means to eat small amounts of food between meals, often impulsively or without much thought.

Synonyms

graze, munch, nibble

Examples of usage

  • She tends to snack on chips while watching TV.
  • I try not to snack too much between meals.

Translations

Translations of the word "snack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lanche

🇮🇳 नाश्ता (nashta)

🇩🇪 Snack

🇮🇩 camilan

🇺🇦 перекус

🇵🇱 przekąska

🇯🇵 スナック (sunakku)

🇫🇷 collation

🇪🇸 bocadillo

🇹🇷 atıştırmalık

🇰🇷 간식 (gansik)

🇸🇦 وجبة خفيفة (wajbat khafifa)

🇨🇿 svačina

🇸🇰 desiata

🇨🇳 小吃 (xiǎochī)

🇸🇮 prigrizek

🇮🇸 snarl

🇰🇿 жеңіл тағам (zheñil tağam)

🇬🇪 სასუსნავი (sasusnavi)

🇦🇿 yüngül yemək

🇲🇽 bocadillo

Word origin

The word 'snack' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'snacken', which means 'to bite'. The concept of snacking has been around for centuries, with people enjoying small bites of food between meals. In modern times, snacking has become a popular way to satisfy hunger and cravings throughout the day.

See also: snacks.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,795, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.