Nosh
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Food, or to eat
食物,或吃东西
Comida, o comer
食べ物、または食べること
음식, 또는 먹다
British slang for food in general or the act of eating. Also 'nosh-up' for a big meal.
英国俚语,泛指食物或吃东西的行为。'nosh-up'指大餐。
Argot británico para la comida en general o el acto de comer. También 'nosh-up' para una comilona.
食べ物全般または食べる行為を指すイギリスのスラング。「nosh-up」で大きな食事の意味もある。
음식 전반이나 먹는 행위를 뜻하는 영국 슬랭. 'nosh-up'은 푸짐한 식사를 뜻한다.
Examples
- Fancy some nosh? 想吃点东西吗?¿te apetece comer algo?何か食べたい?뭐 좀 먹을래?
- Good nosh at that place. 那家店的东西很好吃buena comida en ese sitioあの店の飯は美味い거기 음식 맛있어.
Pronunciation
/nɒʃ/
Usage Guide
Context: eating
Tone: informal
✓ Do Say
- British casual英国非正式场合使用en contextos informales británicosイギリスのカジュアルな場で使う영국식 캐주얼
✗ Don't Say
- Formal正式场合不使用No se usa en contextos formalesフォーマルな場では使わない격식 있는 자리
Common Mistakes
- British slang
Origin & History
From Yiddish 'nashn' (to nibble), adopted into British slang.
Cultural Context
Era: 19th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: All classes
Pop culture: British food culture
Regional notes: British.
Variations
NoshNosh-upNoshing
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