hunger is the best spice
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
When one is hungry, anything will taste good.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hunger is the best spice” mean?
When one is hungry, anything will taste good.
Is “hunger is the best spice” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.