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Snack

A meal that must happen immediately after eating.

Full Definition:

Emergency food consumed 3-47 minutes after a full meal was rejected. The snack paradox states that children who claim to be 'not hungry' at dinner will become 'starving' within 6 minutes of clearing the table. Scientists note that snacks must be: 1) unhealthy, 2) not available, or 3) belong to a sibling.

Sample Usage:

"She just ate. She's asking for a snack. This is my life now."

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