matar el gusanillo
Pronunciation
/matˈaɾ el ɣˌusanˈiʎo/

Definition & Meaning of "matar el gusanillo"in Spanish

matar el gusanillo
01

to keep hunger at bay, to satisfy a craving, to take the edge off hunger

satisfacer un pequeño apetito o deseo, normalmente de comida 
Examples
Comí algo para matar el gusanillo antes de cenar. 

I ate something to keep hunger at bay before dinner.

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