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munch

 (mŭnch)
v. munched, munch·ing, munch·es
v.intr.
1. To chew food audibly or with a steady working of the jaws.
2. To eat with pleasure.
v.tr.
To chew or eat (food) audibly or with pleasure.

[Middle English monchen.]

munch′er n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.muncher - a chewer who makes a munching noise
chewer - someone who chews (especially someone who chews tobacco)
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