interjection
Uncommon
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Nom (interjection) means used playfully to express the sound or joy of eating. Example: “Nom, nom, this pizza is amazing!”
interjection
1
Used playfully to express the sound or joy of eating.
"Nom, nom, this pizza is amazing!"
verb
1
To eat something enthusiastically and noisily.
"She nommed her way through an entire bag of chips."
How to use nom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInternet slang for the sound of happily eating something tasty.
When to use it
Informal internet slang, not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
nom nom nom
nomming on something
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- noms
- Past tense
- nommed
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_____, nom, this pizza is amazing!
Etymology
An imitation of chewing sounds, popularized online from around 2007 and linked to Cookie Monster's catchphrase on Sesame Street, originally spelled "num num" before settling into today's "nom nom."
Frequently asked questions
What does “nom” mean?
The word “nom” means used playfully to express the sound or joy of eating. In plain terms, internet slang for the sound of happily eating something tasty.
How do you pronounce “nom”?
“Nom” is pronounced nom (/nɑm/ in IPA).
How do you use “nom” in a sentence?
Here is “nom” used in a sentence: “Nom, nom, this pizza is amazing!”
What part of speech is “nom”?
Depending on how it is used, “nom” can be an interjection and a verb.
Where does the word “nom” come from?
The word “nom” dates back to around 2007. An imitation of chewing sounds, popularized online from around 2007 and linked to Cookie Monster's catchphrase on Sesame Street, originally spelled "num num" before settling into today's "nom nom.".
Is “nom” a common word?
“Nom” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nom” have?
“Nom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used playfully to express the sound or joy of eating.
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