---
title: "HANGRY!"
description: "HANGRY: A new term for the feeling of being both hungry and angry Studies show that hunger can lead to increased aggression and irritability Understanding this can help people to better manage their emotions Eating regular, nutritious meals is key to avoiding the HANGRY feeling"
type: "NewsArticle"
publisher: "Daily Maverick"
site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za"
section: "Maverick Citizen"
author: "Wilson Mgobhozi UBUNTOONS"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/wilson-mgobhozi-africartoons/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-04-04-hangry/"
published: "2023-04-04T08:22:56"
lang: "en-ZA"
---

# HANGRY!

> HANGRY!

By Wilson Mgobhozi UBUNTOONS · Published 4 April 2023, 10:22 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick knows that hunger isn't a laughing matter, but it sure can make you grumpy - so don't forget to keep your stomach full and your mood light!
- HANGRY: A new term for the feeling of being both hungry and angry
- Studies show that hunger can lead to increased aggression and irritability
- Understanding this can help people to better manage their emotions
- Eating regular, nutritious meals is key to avoiding the HANGRY feeling

## Content

![HANGRY!](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MC-04042023-Hangry.jpg?w=480)