Internet
noms
What does noms mean?
Food, especially the delicious, comforting kind. A playful, affectionate way to talk about eating.
"Made some homemade noms, come get a plate."
Origin
Internet slang from the 2000s, born from the 'nom nom nom' eating sound (often credited to Cookie Monster's chomping). It spread through memes, LOLcats, and Tumblr.
Frequently asked questions
What does noms mean?
Noms means tasty food, from the 'nom nom nom' eating sound. It's cute, casual internet slang.
What does noms mean in texting?
In texting, noms just means food or snacks, usually the delicious kind you're excited about.
Where does 'nom' come from?
It comes from the 'nom nom nom' chewing sound, often linked to Cookie Monster, and spread through early internet meme culture.
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