munchern.
/ˈmʌn(t)ʃə/, U.S. /ˈmən(t)ʃər/ A person who munches on something. Frequently with distinguishing word denoting the type of food eaten. Also in extended use.
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1748 ‘N. Ali’ (title) The muncher's and guzzler's diary.
1755 S. Johnson Dict. Eng. Lang. (at cited word) Muncher, one who munches.
1816 J. Wolcot Wks. Peter Pindar IV. 258 I could whisper a word to a Scot, That amongst the great munchers of currie That lacks are not easily got Not honestly made in a hurry.
1879 F. Harrison Choice Bks. (1886) iv. 79 These munchers of vapid memoirs and monotonous tales.
1925 B. B. Lindsey & W. Evans Revolt Mod. Youth v. 58 We go to parties with these young crumpet munchers and snuggle pups.
1941 J. Daniels Tar Heels 261 Sandwich munchers and coke drinkers.
1989 California Sept. 40/3 Munchers try ethnic dishes such as carne asada with beans.
2000 Scootering Mar. (Scooter Trader Suppl.) 80/3 The master of motorway mile munchers in the 250cc category.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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