Nog Meaning in English

word

US

nɑɡ

NAHG

UK

nˈɒɡ

NOG

Definition

A rich, sweet drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and usually alcohol like rum or brandy; most often served during the holidays, especially as 'eggnog'.

Usage & Nuances

'Nog' is rarely used alone in modern English except in the compound 'eggnog'; on its own, it may sound old-fashioned or regional. 'Eggnog' is a popular drink during Christmas in the US and Canada.

• Spanish: ponche de huevo - nog (bebida alcohólica) (poco común)
• Portuguese (BR): gemada - nog (bebida alcoólica) (raro)
• Portuguese (PT): gemada - nog (bebida alcoólica) (raro)
• Chinese (Simplified): 蛋奶酒
• Chinese (Traditional): 蛋奶酒
• Hindi: एगनोग (पारंपरिक पेय)
• Arabic: شراب البيض
• Bengali: এগনগ
• Russian: эг-ног
• Japanese: エッグノッグ
• Vietnamese: eggnog
• Korean: 에그노그
• Turkish: yumurta likörü
• Urdu: ایگ ناگ
• Indonesian: eggnog

Example Sentences

We had a glass of nog at the holiday party.

basic

Grandma makes the best homemade nog every Christmas.

basic

Would you like some nog?

basic

Honestly, I can't get through December without nog in the fridge.

natural

My dad spikes his nog with extra rum—it's a family tradition.

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Not everyone likes nog, but for me, it's the taste of the holidays.

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