snacky
/ˈsnæk.i/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Snacky describes food or a person as likely to want snacks, or as suitable for snacking. It is informal and often used in speech.
- I feel snacky after lunch.
- These crackers are very snacky.
Adinary Nuance
Snacky is more casual than hungry or peckish. It often suggests a small, snack-sized craving, not a full meal. For food, it means easy to eat between meals, not formal or special.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thèm ăn vặt
- Spanish
- con ganas de picar
- Chinese
- 想吃零食
- Japanese
- 軽く何か食べたい
- Korean
- 간식이 당기는
Etymology
Snacky comes from snack, with the adjective ending -y. It became common in informal English to describe a snack craving or snack-friendly food.
Common phrases
feel snackya snacky moodsnacky food
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is snacky a formal word?
- No. It is informal and sounds natural in casual conversation.
- Does snacky mean hungry?
- Yes, but usually only a little hungry, or wanting a snack.
- Can I say snacky food in business writing?
- Usually no. It sounds casual and is better for everyday speech.