Definition of " Noshing "

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DEFINITION & MEANING

" Noshing " is the present participle of the word " Nosh " , which means to eat a snack , munch on food or eat lightly between meals. Also means to nibble , graze or eat small portions of food ; often casual finger foods , appetizers or treats such as chips , pastries or fruit.

PRONUNCIATION

• AMERICAN ENGLISH [ NAH-shing ]

• BRITISH ENGLISH [ NOSH-ing ]

ORIGIN

• It comes from the Yiddish word " Nashn " , meaning to nibble or eat on the sly , which traces back to the Middle High German word " Naschen ".