nomming

Eating with gusto

Nomming is the act of eating with enthusiasm, often noisily or greedily.

The word is playful internet slang derived from "nom nom nom," an onomatopoeia for eager chewing sounds.

It suggests someone thoroughly enjoying their food: The cat was nomming on treats.

Stop nomming all the chips.

eating

chewing

Crushing food orally

nibbling · biting · gnawing · crunching · munching · wolfing · scarfing · bolting · gulping · grazing

enjoyment

delight

Intense pleasure or satisfaction

indulgence · satisfaction · yummy · delicious · tasty · mouthwatering · scrumptious · lip-smacking · foodie · comfort food

snacking

crisps

British fried potato slices

trail mix · granola · chips · cookies · crackers · munchies · finger food · bite-sized · nibbles · treats

hunger

appetite

Desire for food

peckish · voracious · insatiable · starving · hangry · food coma · stuffed · full belly · satisfied · second helpings

casual

laid-back

Calm and unhurried

potluck · hangout · chill · friends · family · gathering · cozy · informal · comfort eating · binge-watching

Categories
Opposites
eating manner/intensity

nommingnibbling

Eating in small bites

picking at · pecking · mincing · sipping · tasting

food relationship/engagement

nommingfasting

Deliberate food avoidance

starving · abstaining · going hungry · dieting · skipping meals

Family

nom, noms, nommed, nom-nom

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Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G