Synonyms for

Nom

Verb / nɑ:m / Another word for nom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'nom' is an informal slang term that is used to express enjoyment or pleasure when eating something delicious.

Synonyms & similar words

chow munch devour feast consume gobble savor enjoy indulge taste gorge nibble snack gulp swallow ingest dine bite lick crunch

Synonyms by register

Formal

consume ingest devour partake

Informal

chow down munch eat up gobble snarf

Literary

partake feast dine

Antonyms

abstain fast refrain starve forbear abstinence

Common collocations

  • nom nom nom
  • nom on that
  • nom it up
  • nom a snack
  • nom some food
  • nom away

Word family

verb nom

Usage note

Nom is a very informal, onomatopoeic word used to express enjoyment of food, often by children or in casual online contexts. It is not a standard English word and should be avoided in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I nommed on a delicious piece of cake.
  2. She loves to munch on popcorn while watching movies.
  3. He devoured the pizza in seconds.
  4. We had a feast at the family gathering.
  5. They consumed all the cookies in the jar.

Quotes

  • Life is short, so nom all the delicious food!
  • Sometimes, all you need is a good nom to make your day better.
  • A nom a day keeps the grumpiness away!

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