Drunchies Meaning and Definition
Drunchies
Pronunciation
/ˈdrʌntʃiziz/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A dish, typically eaten for brunch, consisting of leftover dinner ingredients, often served with toast, hash browns, or fried eggs.
Examples
- She created a delicious Drunchies using last night’s roast chicken.
- Drunchies is a popular weekend treat among friends.
- After visiting the cafe, she returned home to make a hearty Drunchies.
- Drunchies are a fun and convenient way to repurpose leftovers.
- Her signature Drunchies recipe combines roasted vegetables with scrambled eggs.
Synonyms
- Brunch
- Lazy meal
Antonyms
- Dinner
- Lunch
Etymology
The word “Drunchies” is a portmanteau of “dinner” and “lunch,” originally coined by a creative cook in the early 2000s.
Usage Notes
Use “Drunchies” when referring to a meal eaten between dinner and lunch.
Cultural References
Drunchies has appeared in several food blogs and social media platforms, with many users sharing their own recipes and creations.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Brunch-ed and laid
- Drunchies for everyone!
Related Words or Phrases
- Breakfast for dinner
- Luncheon
Collocations
- Drunchies with toast
- Drunchies and hash browns
Frequency of Use
Drunchies has become increasingly popular in modern language, with a significant rise in usage since the early 2010s.
Common Misspellings
- Drunchis
- Drunchie
- Drunchy