Definition of munchies

The origin of the word "munchies" is attributed to the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movement in the United States. During this time, the term "munchies" emerged as a colloquialism to describe the desire to eat snacks or small meals after consuming cannabis or other psychoactive substances. The term is believed to have originated from the slang phrase "munch one," which referred to the act of eating while under the influence of drugs. The "ies" suffix was added to create a plural form, and the term "munchies" was born. The popularity of the term grew as cannabis use became more mainstream, and it is now widely used to describe the temporary craving for snacks that often follows cannabis use. The word "munchies" has been added to many dictionaries and has become a staple of popular culture.