snackable

snackable

English

Etymology

    From snack + -able.

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    Adjective

    snackable (comparative more snackable, superlative most snackable)

    1. (informal) Suitable for snacking upon.
      • 2002, Jennifer Hanson, The Real Freshman Handbook:
        Instead of a head of mats, give yourself one of chili peppers or green beans or other snackable, filamentous source of quick carbos.
      • 2002, Jay Weinstein, The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook:
        Keeping delicious, snackable marinated tofu, like the kind below, on hand for sandwiches, salads, and wraps will ensure that you get these nutrients []
    2. (marketing) Suitable for viewing or consuming in small portions.
      • 2007, Brian Reich, Dan Solomon, Media Rules!:
        Media is bite-size (or snackable). Content has to be consumable or people don't know how to fit it into their day.

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    Noun

    snackable (plural snackables)

    1. (informal) A snack food.
      • 1978, Extension Bulletin, volumes 661-735, page 11:
        [] "snackables" like potato chips and corn chips may cause your child to choke.
      • 1988, Playbill, volume 7, page 72:
        [] snackables like Pita Pizza, Veggie Platter with blue cheese dip, Bacon Cheeseburger with fries, Chicken Strips, etc.

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