snacky

Wanting small bites

Snacky describes a mood of wanting snacks without being truly hungry—the urge to graze or nibble rather than eat a meal: I'm feeling snacky, let's see what's in the pantry.

It can also describe food that's suitable for snacking: something snacky like chips or crackers.

food-quality

bite-sized

Small enough for one mouthful

nibblesTakes small bites
morselsSmall pieces of food
appetizersPre-meal small dishes

tapas · mezze · chips · crackers · popcorn · pretzels · crisps · samosas · edamame · nuts

craving

peckish

Mildly hungry

nibblyTempting to nibble
munchyTempting to snack on
hungryWanting to eat

grazing · noshing · cravings · appetite · hankering · moreish · tempted · rumbly · ravenous · famished

casual

informal

Relaxed, not official

easyRequiring minimal effort
grab-and-goReady for quick departure
convenientEasy to use

portable · handheld · quick · light · simple · effortless · low-key · laid-back · impromptu · relaxed

playful

fun

Amusement or pleasure

cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
flirtyPlayfully romantic in manner

teasing · lighthearted · witty · sassy · irreverent · whimsical · catchy · punny · quirky · informal

Categories

appetitehungry, hunger, starving, famished, ravenous
food slanggrub, chow, eats, nosh, munchies

Opposites

hunger intensity

Suffering extreme hunger

ravenous · famished · starved · voracious · hungry

appetite presence

snackyfull

Maximum extent reached

stuffed · satiated · sated · not hungry · satisfied

Phrases

midnight snackFood eaten very late
snack barCasual food counter
bedtime snackLight food before sleeping
snack foodCasual between-meal eating
snack breakBrief pause for eating
late night snackFood eaten before bed

Family

snack, snacking, snacked, snacktime, snackies, snack bar, snacker, snackable

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G