hangry-snap
/ˈhæŋ.ɡri snæp/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A quick bad-tempered reaction caused by being hungry. It is often a short outburst, not a long mood.
- She had a hangry-snap before lunch.
- His hangry-snap surprised everyone.
- I need food before my hangry-snap starts.
Adinary Nuance
A hangry-snap is more specific than anger. It suggests the anger comes from hunger and appears suddenly. It is close to "outburst" or "snapping", but those do not show the food cause. It is also more informal and playful than "irritability" or "bad temper".
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- cơn cáu do đói
- Spanish
- arrebato por hambre
- Chinese
- 饿火
- Japanese
- 空腹によるイライラ
- Korean
- 배고파서 짜증
Etymology
This word is a modern blend of "hangry" and "snap". It appeared in informal English in the 2010s, especially online.
Common phrases
have a hangry-snapa hangry-snap before lunchavoid a hangry-snap
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is hangry-snap formal or informal?
- It is informal and playful. It is best for speech, texting, or casual writing.
- How is hangry-snap different from hangry?
- Hangry describes the mood. Hangry-snap describes the sudden angry action or reaction.
- Can I use hangry-snap in business writing?
- Usually no. It sounds too casual for formal reports or professional emails.