munchie-run
/ˈmʌn.tʃi rʌn/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A trip to buy or get snacks, especially because you want to eat something right away. It is informal and often used in everyday speech.
- I'm going on a munchie-run.
- We did a late-night munchie-run.
- She asked me to pick up chips on a munchie-run.
Adinary Nuance
A munchie-run is more casual than a shopping trip, and more specific than a snack stop. It usually means you are getting food quickly because you feel hungry now. Writers choose it for a relaxed, spoken tone, not for formal writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đi mua đồ ăn vặt
- Spanish
- ir por snacks
- Chinese
- 去买零食
- Japanese
- おやつを買いに行くこと
- Korean
- 간식 사러 가기
Etymology
This is a modern informal phrase built from munchies, a slang word for snacks, and run, meaning a quick trip. It became common in casual English, especially in spoken American English.
Common phrases
go on a munchie-runlate-night munchie-runmidnight munchie-run
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Frequently asked questions
- Is munchie-run formal or informal?
- It is informal. Use it in conversation, messages, or casual writing.
- Is a munchie-run the same as a food run?
- Almost. A munchie-run usually means getting snacks, while food run can mean any food purchase.
- Can I use munchie-run in IELTS writing?
- No. It sounds too informal for academic writing or IELTS essays.