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nosh

Loanword

Meaning
To snack, or the snack itself, from Yiddish.
Type
Loanword
Used in
New York City, New York

What does “nosh” mean

From Yiddish נאַשן (nashn, 'to nibble'), from Middle High German naschen. Unlike English 'snack,' nosh specifically connotes something tasty or indulgent. Brought to NYC by Eastern European Jewish immigrants.

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