Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Nosh

What does it mean?

Food or a meal.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral or positive.

When do you use it?

An informal word for food, often used when talking about a tasty meal or asking if someone wants to eat.

Examples

Example 1: That was some proper good nosh! I’m absolutely full now.

Example 2: Fancy getting some nosh before the movie starts? I'm starving.

Question for you

What’s your favorite type of nosh when you’re in a hurry?

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Nosh is a common informal term for food in the UK. We work on all kinds of casual and formal vocabulary in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Sarnie. Find out more here.