nom Synonyms
Another word for nom
• interjection (Context 1)
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, "yum, yum, yum!""
• noun (Context 2)
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."
• verb (Context 3)
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."
• noun (Context 4)
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."
Opposites of nom
The opposite of nom shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: