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snacking

/ˈsnækɪŋ/

snackingnoun

Translations

перекус

I had a quick snacking before the meeting.

Я сделал быстрый перекус перед встречей.

Additional translations

лёгкий перекус

Definitions

The act of eating small amounts of food between regular meals.

Snacking can help maintain energy levels throughout the day.

Synonyms

snackinggerund / present participle

/ˈsnækɪŋ/

Used attributively as in ‘snacking options’; functions as a present-participle adjective.

Definitions

Relating to eating small amounts of food between meals; suitable for a snack.

We always keep some snacking nuts in the cupboard.

Synonyms

snacknoun

Definitions

A small amount of food eaten between meals.

She grabbed a snack from the pantry to tide her over until dinner.

A light meal, typically one that is eaten quickly or informally.

We had a quick snack at the café before heading back to work.

A sexually attractive or physically appealing person.

Did you see Alex at the party? Total snack.

snackverb

snacking

Gerund

snacked

Past Simple

snacked

Past Participle

snacking

Gerund

/snæk/

Translations

перекусить

I like to snack on fruits between meals.

Мне нравится перекусить фруктами между приёмами пищи.

перекусывать

She often snacks while watching TV.

Она часто перекусывает, смотря телевизор.

Definitions

To eat a small amount of food between meals.

I like to snack on fruits and nuts during the afternoon.

Synonyms

snackadjective

Definitions

Relating to or suitable for eating as a snack.

They filled the basket with snack items for the picnic.