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

  1. Fancy some nosh?
    想吃点东西吗?
    ¿te apetece comer algo?
    何か食べたい?
    뭐 좀 먹을래?
  2. 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

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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