hangrier; hangriest
informal
: irritable or angry because of hunger
To his credit, he knows not to drive while hangry.—
Genevieve Scarano
Genevieve Scarano… junk foods generally induce large rises in blood-glucose levels that come crashing down fast. Ultimately, they may leave you feeling hangrier.—Amanda Salis
Amanda SalisAs it turns out, being hangry–so hungry that you become angry–could be ruining your relationship and causing you to fight with your significant other.—Krystal Vivian
Krystal VivianExamples of hangry in a Sentence
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Sure, the restaurant is great to bring Grandma and the hangry kids who just stood in a three-hour line to see Santa.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Here are some easy make-ahead breakfast casserole recipes that won’t add much time or money to your Thanksgiving week but will save you the hassle of hangry houseguests.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Happy kids come by avoiding hangry kids Having a few consistent breakfast options is key.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
Don’t go hangry Beer garden food that's just as good as the brews?
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Dining early is better than later, for instance, and in cases where kids are cranky or hangry, adults should ask to have their food come out first.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Along with the joyous aspects of parenting, are some not so fun parts, like trying to reason with a hangry, overtired toddler who is having an embarrassing public meltdown, or trying to reason with a hangry, overtired teenager who is having an embarrassing public meltdown.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023
Curtain calls James Otway was a 17th-century English playwright who fell upon hard times, and eventually found himself on the streets, begging for food (and probably pretty hangry).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2023
Definitely hit the spot after a hangry drive home.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2023
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Here are some easy make-ahead breakfast casserole recipes that won’t add much time or money to your Thanksgiving week but will save you the hassle of hangry houseguests.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Happy kids come by avoiding hangry kids Having a few consistent breakfast options is key.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
Don’t go hangry Beer garden food that's just as good as the brews?
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Dining early is better than later, for instance, and in cases where kids are cranky or hangry, adults should ask to have their food come out first.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Along with the joyous aspects of parenting, are some not so fun parts, like trying to reason with a hangry, overtired toddler who is having an embarrassing public meltdown, or trying to reason with a hangry, overtired teenager who is having an embarrassing public meltdown.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023
Curtain calls James Otway was a 17th-century English playwright who fell upon hard times, and eventually found himself on the streets, begging for food (and probably pretty hangry).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2023
Definitely hit the spot after a hangry drive home.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2023
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“Hangry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangry. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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