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Hangry

(Adjective)

Definition: Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger.

Examples: “I get very hangry if I miss a meal.”

“Nearing hangry status, we perused the two floors for our eatery options.”

“I would have even had his portion if he wasn’t also so hangry.”

“Or, they were just really craving a milkshake and fries - I know how I get when I’m hangry.”

Origin

Early 21st century: blend of hungry and angry.

Published in Dawn, Young World, December 25th, 2015