nosh
1 synonym for nosh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack.
“There's plenty of nosh left over from the party.”
How to use nosh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grab some nosh
nosh on something
Informal — fine in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Etymology
From Yiddish nashn ("to nibble"), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning to nibble or snack.
Full origin of nosh →Frequently asked questions
What does “nosh” mean?
The word “nosh” means informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack. In plain terms, casual British slang for food, or the act of snacking.
How do you pronounce “nosh”?
“Nosh” is pronounced nosh (/nɑʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nosh” in a sentence?
Here is “nosh” used in a sentence: “There's plenty of nosh left over from the party.”
What part of speech is “nosh”?
Depending on how it is used, “nosh” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “nosh” come from?
The word “nosh” comes from Germanic. From Yiddish nashn ("to nibble"), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning to nibble or snack.
How many meanings does “nosh” have?
“Nosh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack.
Related words
nosh off
