What language does the word nosh come from?

The word "nosh" likely comes from Yiddish, a Germanic language spoken by Jewish communities.

It's believed to be derived from the Yiddish word "noshn," meaning "to snack" or "to nibble."

Interestingly, the word "nosh" didn't become widely used in English until the 20th century, reflecting the influence of Yiddish on American English.