Muchies

Muchies is an informal English term used to refer to snacks or cravings for snacks. It is closely related to the word munchies and often appears in casual speech, online discourse, and entertainment to describe food cravings or small edible treats, especially those sought for immediate satisfaction.

Etymology and usage: Muchies is typically considered a playful or altered spelling of munchies. The concept of munchies originated in American slang in the mid-20th century and is commonly associated with appetite increases after cannabis use in popular culture; muchies functions as a variant that preserves the same sense while signaling a lighter, humorous tone. The word can describe either the snacks themselves or the craving that precedes eating. For example, it may appear in casual dialogue like, "I got the muchies for movie night," or in memes and captions.

In popular culture and branding: Because of its humorous connotation, muchies has been used in memes, social media posts, and as a fictional product name or joke brand in various media. It is not tied to a specific, official product unless used by a particular creator or company.

See also: munchies; snack; late-night snack; craving.