nosh-up

Thân thiện

We had a real nosh-up at the family reunion.

Definition

Noun: A large, satisfying, and often celebratory or indulgent meal. It implies eating a substantial amount of enjoyable food.

Usage

The word "nosh-up" is an informal, chiefly British term. It is used to describe a meal that is not just large but also particularly enjoyable and satisfying. It often carries a connotation of celebration, festivity, or simple hearty enjoyment of good food.

Examples

• We had a real nosh-up at the wedding reception.
• After the match, the team enjoyed a massive nosh-up.
• Let's have a nosh-up this weekend to celebrate your promotion.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the phrase "a proper nosh-up" to emphasize that the meal was genuinely substantial and excellent.
  • Thanksgiving dinner at their house is always a proper nosh-up.

Variants and Related Words

• Nosh (noun, verb, informal): Can refer to food in general or the act of eating, especially snacks or light meals. (e.g., "Let's get some nosh," or "We were noshing on chips.")
• Feast (noun): A more formal synonym for a large and special meal.
• Spread (noun, informal): Refers to a large and impressive selection of food laid out.

Synonyms

• Feast
• Banquet
• Blowout (informal)
• Big meal

Antonyms

• Snack
• Light meal
• Bite

Related Idioms

• To pig out (verb phrase, informal): To eat a very large amount of food greedily. While "nosh-up" describes the meal itself, "to pig out" describes the action of eating it.
  • We really pigged out at the nosh-up.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large satisfying meal