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hangry
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feeling irritable or angry due to hunger
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
hangriest
Comparative
hangrier
gradable
What does "hangry" mean in slang?
The term "hangry" is a blend of "hungry" and "angry," describing a state where lack of food causes irritability or short temper. The structure is a portmanteau, combining both words into one to express the direct link between hunger and mood. It became widely popular in everyday speech and online culture in the 2010s, often used humorously to explain sudden frustration caused by not eating.
Examples
She gets hangry if she does n't eat on time.
