chewing loudly
Open-mouthed food grinding
Chewing loudly is eating in a way that produces audible sounds—smacking lips, crunching, or open-mouthed mastication.
The behavior triggers intense irritation in some people, a response called misophonia: I had to leave the room because he was chewing loudly.
It's widely considered rude, especially in quiet settings.
- munchingChewing food steadily
- crunchingLoud breaking sound
- eating soundsNoises from consuming food
- slurpingDrinking with audible suction
- smackingStriking audibly with palm
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