snackable

English

Etymology

From snack +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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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.

Synonyms

• munchable

Hypernyms

• eatable
• edible

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.

Anagrams

• back lanes, leanbacks