hangrier; hangriest
informal : irritable or angry because of hunger
To his credit, he knows not to drive while hangry.Genevieve Scarano
… junk foods generally induce large rises in blood-glucose levels that come crashing down fast. Ultimately, they may leave you feeling hangrier.Amanda Salis
As it turns out, being hangry–so hungry that you become angry–could be ruining your relationship and causing you to fight with your significant other.Krystal Vivian

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Save time and ensure no one gets hangry with this rapid sheet pan recipe. Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Creamy rice, smoky sausage and cheese make this feel like a warm hug for the hangry people in your life. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026 Many of you are hungry, maybe even hangry, for big beefy concerts in San Jose, but every one of us knows the truth. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangry

Word History

Etymology

blend of hungry and angry

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hangry was in 1918

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“Hangry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangry. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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