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Nosh
NOSH • Verb / Noun
נאַש
Snappy Essence
To snack, graze, or eat lightly between meals; or the snack itself.
Nuance
You don't 'nosh' on a giant steak dinner. Noshing is casual, steady, and recreational—like eating handfuls of pretzels or pickles while standing in front of the open fridge at midnight.
Pro-Pronunciation Tip
Rhymes with 'gosh' or 'wash'. Let it drop out of your mouth casually, matching the ease of grazing.
Examples in the wild
Classic
"I'm not hungry enough for a full meal; I just want a little nosh before bed."
Modern Yinglish
"We set up a massive tray of hummus and chips in the break room for the team to nosh on during the hackathon."
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