Family & Home
Are you hungry?
Used when family members offer food, regardless of actual hunger.
Literal Meaning
Inquiry about a person's desire for food.
Actual Meaning
Often from parents/grandparents who want to feed you regardless of answer
Examples in Context

Grandma: 'Are you hungry?' (Translation: I'm going to feed you anyway)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Will feed you anyway
  • 2Expression of love
  • 3Cultural care
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Are you feeling peckish?
Do you want something to eat?
How about some food?
Are you in the mood for a snack?
Do you need a bite?
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