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snackable en · ADJ

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Etymology

Etymology tree English snack Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English snackable From snack + -able.

Meanings

1. (informal) Suitable for snacking upon.
   • Instead of a head of mats, give yourself one of chili peppers or green beans or other snackable, filamentous source of quick carbos. 2002, Jennifer Hanson, The Real Freshman Handbook:
   • Keeping delicious, snackable marinated tofu, like the kind below, on hand for sandwiches, salads, and wraps will ensure that you get these nutrients […] 2002, Jay Weinstein, The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook:
2. Suitable for viewing or consuming in small portions.
   • Media is bite-size (or snackable). Content has to be consumable or people don't know how to fit it into their day. 2007, Brian Reich, Dan Solomon, Media Rules!:

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Deriveds

snackability

Hypernyms

eatable · edible

Synonyms

munchable · delectable · bite-sized

snackable en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Etymology tree English snack Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English snackable From snack + -able.

Meanings

1. (informal) A snack food.
   • […] snackables like Pita Pizza, Veggie Platter with blue cheese dip, Bacon Cheeseburger with fries, Chicken Strips, etc. 1988, Playbill, volume 7, page 72:
   • […] "snackables" like potato chips and corn chips may cause your child to choke. 1978, Extension Bulletin, volumes 661-735, page 11:

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