Nosher: meaning, definitions and examples
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nosher
[ ˈnɒʃər ]
food enthusiast
A 'nosher' is typically someone who enjoys snacking or eating in a casual manner. This term often refers to individuals who have a penchant for lighter meals or snacks rather than full-course dinners. The word carries a joyful connotation, associated with the pleasure of eating just for the sake of it, often indulging in a variety of flavors and textures. Noshing can happen at any time of the day, celebrating the act of eating without formalities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a nosher who always has snacks in her bag.
- At the party, everyone was a nosher, enjoying the finger foods.
- He's known as a nosher because he can't resist tasting everything at dinner.
- My friends are all noshers, always looking for new treats to try.
Translations
Translations of the word "nosher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 petisco
- snack
- mordida
🇮🇳 नाश्ता
- खाना
- स्नैक
🇩🇪 Snack
- Happen
- Imbiss
🇮🇩 snack
- makanan ringan
- gigit
🇺🇦 перекус
- снек
- закуска
🇵🇱 przekąska
- snack
- gryz
🇯🇵 スナック
- 軽食
- おやつ
🇫🇷 casse-croûte
- snack
- en-cas
🇪🇸 tentempié
- snack
- bocadillo
🇹🇷 atıştırmalık
- snack
- ikram
🇰🇷 간식
- 스낵
- 안주
🇸🇦 وجبة خفيفة
- سناك
- لقمة
🇨🇿 svačina
- snack
- příkrm
🇸🇰 jedlo na zahryznutie
- snack
- pohostenie
🇨🇳 小吃
- 零食
- 快餐
🇸🇮 prigrizek
- snack
- malica
🇮🇸 snarl
- snakk
- millimál
🇰🇿 тамақ
- снек
- құнар
🇬🇪 ნაყინი
- სნეკი
- ბეჭედი
🇦🇿 snack
- yemək
- qəlyanaltı
🇲🇽 botana
- snack
- aperitivo
Etymology
The term 'nosher' finds its roots in Yiddish, deriving from the verb 'nashn', which means 'to nibble' or 'to snack'. The word entered colloquial English in the 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities where snacking was a common social activity. In American English, 'nosher' gained broader popularity and is often used to describe anyone who delights in casual eating. The playful nature of the word reflects a culture of enjoying food without the constraints of formal dining. Over time, 'nosher' has become synonymous with an approach to food that emphasizes enjoyment and diversity in snacking, embodying a lifestyle that values taste and the shared experience of eating.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,679, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.