hangry-mode
/ˈhæŋ.ɡri məʊd/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A state of feeling angry, bad-tempered, or difficult because you are hungry. It is an informal phrase, often used for joking or self-description.
- I get into hangry-mode if lunch is late.
- Don't talk to him yet; he's in hangry-mode.
- Snacks can save my hangry-mode fast.
Adinary Nuance
Hangry-mode is more playful and longer-lasting than hangry. People use it to describe a mood or state, not just one angry moment. It is much more casual than words like irritated or grumpy. In business or academic writing, it usually sounds too informal.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- cáu vì đói
- Spanish
- enfadado por hambre
- Chinese
- 饿怒状态
- Japanese
- 空腹イライラ
- Korean
- 배고파서 예민한 상태
Etymology
A modern blend of "hungry" and "angry". It became popular in the 2000s and is used in casual online English.
Common phrases
in hangry-modeswitch into hangry-modemy hangry-mode
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Frequently asked questions
- Is hangry-mode formal or informal?
- It is informal and conversational. Avoid it in academic writing and most business documents.
- What is the difference between hangry and hangry-mode?
- Hangry describes being angry because you are hungry. Hangry-mode suggests a full mood or state.
- Can I use hangry-mode in IELTS writing?
- It is not a good choice for IELTS writing. Use more formal words like "irritable" or "bad-tempered".
- Is hangry-mode a common word?
- It is understandable, but it is not standard dictionary English. People use it mostly in casual speech and online writing.