nom
nom Lexical Profile
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• interjection
Used (often repeated, as in 'om nom nom') to imitate the sound of enthusiastic chewing or to express great pleasure in eating delicious food.
"She took a huge bite of the warm chocolate chip cookie and playfully muttered, "Nom, nom, nom!""
• noun
Delicious food or snacks, or an act of eating enthusiastically (usually used in the plural).
"After our long hike through the woods, we stopped at a local bakery to pick up some noms for the ride home."
An informal clipping of 'nomination', especially in the context of awards, elections, or competitions.
"The independent drama earned three major award noms this season, including one for best screenplay."
• verb
To eat or chew food noisily, eagerly, and with great enjoyment (informal or slang).
"The puppy happily nommed on its new peanut butter treat in the corner of the kitchen."
• Rhymes for nom
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 21st century as an onomatopoeic shortening of the expression 'om nom nom', popularized in internet culture and partly inspired by the vocalizations of the character Cookie Monster on the television show Sesame Street.