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Daily Life - Food & Eating
Here you will find slang for food and eating, covering casual terms for meals, cravings, and eating habits.
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chow
[noun]
a food or a meal, especially in an informal or casual setting
Ex: After a long day of hiking , everyone was eager to sit down and enjoy a hearty chow.
the munchies
[noun]
an abrupt and strong desire to eat something
Ex: He's known for his late-night munchies runs to the convenience store for candy and soda.
to carbo-load
[Verb]
to eat large amounts of carbohydrate-rich food before exercise or athletic events
Ex: Don't forget to carbo-load if you want energy for the game.
fixins
[noun]
side items, toppings, or condiments served with a main dish
Ex: The pizza place has a ton of fixins to choose from.
snack attack
[noun]
a sudden craving or urge to eat snacks
Ex: He always gets a snack attack while studying.
to house
[Verb]
to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm, often implying the consumption of a large quantity
Ex: The kids housed their Halloween candy the same night they went trick-or-treating .
to scarf down
[Verb]
to eat something very quickly
Ex: She always scarves down snacks while watching TV.
cheat day
[noun]
a day when someone temporarily abandons their diet to eat freely
Ex: He went all out on his cheat day.
to hit the spot
[phrase]
to satisfy a craving or desire, especially for food or drink
Ex: I was craving something sweet, and the rich chocolate cake I had for dessert hit the spot perfectly.
nosh
[noun]
a light snack or bite to eat, especially one enjoyed casually
Ex: During the meeting, they provided a nosh table with cookies and refreshments.
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