hangry

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Meaning · English

Hungry and angry, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A monster was described as hangry, pronounced by the author as [aŋgri]. When asked whether it was angry or hungry, the author replied "Yes".

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hangry” mean?

Hungry and angry, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.

Is “hangry” formal or informal?

hangry is generally slang.