morfi
/moɾfi/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the slang term "chow" is morfi.
morfi is a slang noun used to refer to food, especially when talking about snacks.
Meaning: ''(slang)'' food, especially snacks (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
morfi is an informal slang term. You should avoid using it in formal settings or professional writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
morfi is a masculine noun. When referring to "the food," it is typically used with the masculine singular article el morfi.
How do you pronounce it?
/moɾfi/
Did you know?
- Lunfardo words like morfi were originally used by criminals and prisoners to speak in a code that police could not understand.
- Unlike standard Spanish nouns, many Lunfardo terms like morfi entered the mainstream through tango lyrics and cinema.
- In Argentina, the expression tirar morfi can be used to mean providing food or treating someone to a meal.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos en el cine. ¡Chau!See you at the movies. Bye!
- Necesito un poco de morfi.I need some food.
- No hay nada de morfi en la heladera.There is no food in the fridge.
- Traje un poco de morfi para compartir.I brought some snacks to share.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at home deciding what to eat.
- Sofía¿Tenés algo de morfi, Alejandro?Do you have any food, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, no compré nada de morfi hoy.No, I didn't buy any food today.
- SofíaQué bajón, tengo mucha hambre.That sucks, I am very hungry.
- AlejandroPidamos algo, Sofía.Let's order something, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry morfi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
