Nosh Meaning in English

word

US

nɒʃ

NAWSH

UK

nˈɒʃ

NOSH

Definition

Nosh means to eat food, usually snacks or small amounts, often in an informal or casual way. It is both a verb (to eat) and a noun (food, especially snacks).

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, common in British English, and sometimes found in US English as well. Used for snacks or casual eating—'grab a nosh', 'nosh on'. Not used for full meals. Can be playful or friendly.

• Spanish: picar algo - comida (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): beliscar - petisco (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): petiscar - petisco (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 吃点心 - 零食（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 喫點心 - 小喫（非正式）
• Hindi: नाश्ता करना - नाश्ता (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: يتناول وجبة خفيفة - وجبة خفيفة (عامي)
• Bengali: নাস্তায় খাওয়া - জলখাবার
• Russian: перекусывать - перекус
• Japanese: つまむ - 軽食
• Vietnamese: ăn vặt - đồ ăn nhẹ
• Korean: 간식 먹다 - 간식
• Turkish: atıştırmak - atıştırmalık
• Urdu: ہلکا کھانا کھانا - ہلکی خوراک
• Indonesian: ngemil - makanan ringan

Example Sentences

Do you want to nosh on something before dinner?

basic

There is some good nosh at this party.

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She brought some nosh for the trip.

basic

Let's grab some late-night nosh after the movie.

natural

I love to nosh on popcorn while watching TV.

natural

Everyone was noshing on chips and salsa at the table.

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