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.