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The munchies
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η λιγούρα, η όρεξη
an abrupt and strong desire to eat something
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the munchies" and when to use it?
The idiom "the munchies" is slang that originated in the 1960s and is primarily associated with the use of cannabis, also known as marijuana. It is used to refer to the sudden and intense craving for food that many people experience after consuming marijuana. The term "munchies" likely comes from the word "munch," which means to eat or consume food, and it highlights the strong desire for snacks and typically high-calorie, often unhealthy, foods that individuals often have during or after using the drug.
Example
After smoking a joint, I always get the munchies and raid the kitchen for snacks.
Μετά το κάπνισμα ενός τσιγάρου, πάντα μου έρχεται η λιγούρα και κάνω επίθεση στην κουζίνα για σνακ.
We had a great time watching movies and getting the munchies last night.
Περάσαμε υπέροχα βλέποντας ταινίες και έχοντας την λιγούρα χθες το βράδυ.
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