nosh

/noʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

informal food, especially snacks, eaten between meals

“She spent the afternoon noshing on sandwiches and fruit.”

2. verb

to eat informal food, especially snacks, between meals

“I’ve been noshing all day and I’m getting a bit full.”

3. verb

to engage in a leisurely or social activity, especially eating

“We decided to nosh at the park and enjoy the sunshine.”

Synonyms

  • grub
  • snack

Antonyms

  • abstain
  • fast