noun
nosh
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.”
noun
1
Informal British and Yiddish-influenced word for food, or a light snack.
"There's plenty of nosh left over from the party."
verb
1
To eat, especially a light snack or casual meal.
"They were noshing on fruit."
"We noshed on crisps while watching the match."
How to use nosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual British slang for food, or the act of snacking.
When to use it
Informal — fine in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
grab some nosh
nosh on something
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Word forms
- Plural
- noshes
- Third person singular
- noshes
- Past tense
- noshed
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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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