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nosh on something

to make a snack of something. After Thanksgiving, we noshed on turkey for three days. Who's been noshing on the chocolate cake?

See also: nosh, on

nosh on

v.

To eat something as a snack or a light meal: At the reception, the guests noshed on bagels, cream cheese, and lox.

See also: nosh, on

nosh

(nɑʃ)

1. n. a snack. (From German via Yiddish.) I don’t want a nosh. I need a whole meal.

2. in. to snack. Every time I see you, you’re noshing.

nosh on something

(ˈnɑʃ...)

in. to make a snack of something. After Thanksgiving, we noshed on turkey for three days.

See also: nosh, on