nom

[nɑm]

nom Definition

• 1. an expression of eating or chewing noisily
• 2. a name or nickname

Using nom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was making loud noms while eating his sandwich.

• Example

  My nom is Nicky.

• Example

  What's your nom?

• Example

  She goes by the nom 'Red'.

• Example

  I heard the nomming sounds from the next room.

nom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nom

• chomp
• munch
• nickname
• moniker
• bite

Phrases with nom

• nom de guerre

  a pseudonym used by a person engaged in covert activities, typically a soldier or spy

  Example

  The spy went by the nom de guerre 'The Raven'.

• nom de plume

  a pen name used by an author

  Example

  Mark Twain was the nom de plume of Samuel Clemens.

• nom nom

  an onomatopoeic expression used to indicate enjoyment of food

  Example

  The baby kept saying 'nom nom' while eating her mashed potatoes.

Origins of nom

from French 'nom', meaning 'name'

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Summary: nom in Brief

The term 'nom' [nɑm] has two meanings: it can be an expression of eating noisily, as in 'He was making loud noms while eating his sandwich,' or a name or nickname, as in 'My nom is Nicky.' It also extends into phrases like 'nom de guerre,' a pseudonym used by soldiers or spies, and 'nom nom,' an onomatopoeic expression used to indicate enjoyment of food.