dunch

/dʌntʃ/ OR /dʌntʃ/ (nonstandard, possibly regional pronunciation)

Definitions

1. verb

to eat a sandwich at lunchtime, often in a casual or unofficial setting

“At the office, John dunches in the break room instead of going out for lunch.”

2. verb

to have or take a meal at an unscheduled or irregular hour

“She dunches dinner at 10 am instead of waiting for the usual evening hour.”

3. noun

a meal eaten at an unscheduled or irregular hour

“Her dunch was a surprise to her family, who were used to her eating at the usual time.”

Synonyms

  • dinner
  • lunch

Antonyms

  • breakfast
  • dinner