Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hangry
Adjective
/ˈhæŋɡri/
Definition
Irritable or angry as a result of hunger.
Examples
- She became hangry after skipping breakfast and waiting too long for lunch.
- Don’t talk to him until he eats; he’s really hangry right now.
- Hangry people often snap at those around them because they need food.
Meaning
The word ‘hangry’ is a portmanteau of ‘hungry’ and ‘angry’. It describes the feeling of irritability when someone is hungry and their emotions are negatively affected by their lack of food.
Synonyms
- Irritable
- Testy
- Cranky
- Moody
