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snack

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noun/verbpl: snacks
lanche
1. A small amount of food eaten between meals
I had a snack of crackers and cheese before dinner.
Comi um lanche de biscoitos e queijo antes do jantar.
2. To eat a small amount of food between meals
She likes to snack on fruit during the afternoon.
Ela gosta de comer um lanche com frutas à tarde.
3. A small piece of food or appetizer
The party had various snacks available for guests.
A festa tinha vários lanches disponíveis para os convidados.
NYC Slang
grab a bite
Synonyms
bitenibblelight mealrefreshment
Antonyms
mealfeastbanquet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lanche
Most common term for small food between meals
Rio de Janeiro
lanche
Standard usage, may also use 'beliscão' colloquially
São Paulo
lanche
Standard usage, may also refer to 'lanches' for street food culture
Portugal
snack/refeição leve
Often uses English term 'snack' or 'petisco' for small appetizers

Related Idioms & Phrases

snack attack - sudden craving for food
snack bar - small establishment serving snacks
healthy snack - nutritious food choice between meals
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