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munching

/ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed — often used with on.

Examples :

"Jim was munching on a biscotti."
food action sound

Related Words

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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pancakes noun

/ˈpænkeɪks/

A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter.

"We ate pancakes for breakfast this morning with syrup and strawberries. "

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crunching verb

/ˈkɹʌntʃɪŋ/

To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.

"When I came home, Susan was watching TV with her feet up on the couch, crunching a piece of celery."

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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munches noun

/ˈmʌntʃɪz/

A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.

"Sally is having a breakfast munch at her place!"

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biscotti noun

/bɪˈskɒtɪ/ /bɪˈskɑti/

A hard, usually nut-flavored biscuit, derived from the Tuscan cantuccio.

"After dinner, I enjoyed dipping my biscotti into my coffee. "

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disrupted verb

/dɪsˈrʌptɪd/ /dɪzˈrʌptɪd/

To throw into confusion or disorder.

"The loud music from the street fair disrupted my studying. "

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vigorously adverb

/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/

With intense energy, force or vigor

"He knocked vigorously on the door."

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occasionally adverb

/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

"My sister occasionally helps me with my homework. "

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watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "

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grinding verb

/ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

"The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "