nosh
Nosh (noun) means informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack. Example: “There's plenty of nosh left over from the party.”
How to use nosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual British slang for food, or the act of snacking.
Informal — fine in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Word forms
noshed past tense, noshes plural, noshes singular
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There's plenty of _____ left over from the party.
Etymology
From Yiddish nashn ("to nibble"), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning to nibble or snack.
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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.
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