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snacky

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsnæki/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Resembling or characteristic of a snack; suitable as a snack.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • If I haven't time for a proper lunch, I pick up something snacky from the store.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snackish

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Desiring a snack; peckish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snackish

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From snack + -y.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: do schrupania — Translations
  • Spanish: de buen comer — Translations
  • Spanish: picoteador — Translations