nom

UK
/nɒm/
US
/nɑm/

Translations

nominterjection
UK
/nɒm/
US
/nɑm/
Onomatopoeic expression imitating the sound of eating or showing enjoyment of food.
miamOnomatopée familière pour exprimer le plaisir de manger.
"Nom nom!" he exclaimed as he bit into the chocolate bar.
"Miam miam !" s'exclama-t-il en croquant dans la barre de chocolat.
nomnoun
noms
pl
UK
/nɒm/
US
/nɑm/
She was thrilled to receive a nom for Best Actress at the film festival.
Elle était ravie de recevoir une nomination pour la meilleure actrice au festival de cinéma.
Additional translations
nourritureFamilier, enfantin.
nomverb
nommed
Past Simple
nommed
Past Participle
nomming
Gerund
UK
/nɒm/
US
/nɑm/
mangerFamilier, souvent avec une idée d'appétit ou de gourmandise.
The children couldn't wait to nom on the freshly baked cookies.
Les enfants avaient hâte de manger les biscuits tout juste sortis du four.
Synonyms
polish off
tuck into
scarf (down)

Definitions

nominterjection
Used to represent the sound of eating or to express enjoyment of food.
"Nom nom!" he exclaimed as he bit into the chocolate bar.
nomnoun
A nomination, especially for an award or honor.
She was thrilled to receive a nom for Best Actress at the film festival.
Food, especially something considered tasty or a small snack.
The cat meowed loudly, demanding her noms.
nomverb
To eat something, especially in an enthusiastic or vigorous manner.
The children couldn't wait to nom on the freshly baked cookies.