Gustoy (goo-stoy)
Noun
(1) A word used to wish someone enjoyment of their meal, akin to the French "Bon appétit" or the Spanish "buen provecho."
(2) A modern, informal phrase encapsulating the joy and pleasure of eating, whether alone or with others.
"Just served up a homemade lasagna. Gustoy, everyone!"
"Before we start our dinner, I just want to say - Gustoy!"
Origin
A blend of "gusto" (meaning enthusiasm or enjoyment) and "joy," coined to fill the gap in the English language for a dedicated phrase expressing pleasure in eating.
Example Sentences
"As the waiter served the steaming plates of pasta, he smiled and said, 'Gustoy!'"
"At the family reunion, grandma would always start the meal with her cheerful 'Gustoy,' inviting everyone to dive into her delicious cooking."
Noun
(1) A word used to wish someone enjoyment of their meal, akin to the French "Bon appétit" or the Spanish "buen provecho."
(2) A modern, informal phrase encapsulating the joy and pleasure of eating, whether alone or with others.
"Just served up a homemade lasagna. Gustoy, everyone!"
"Before we start our dinner, I just want to say - Gustoy!"
Origin
A blend of "gusto" (meaning enthusiasm or enjoyment) and "joy," coined to fill the gap in the English language for a dedicated phrase expressing pleasure in eating.
Example Sentences
"As the waiter served the steaming plates of pasta, he smiled and said, 'Gustoy!'"
"At the family reunion, grandma would always start the meal with her cheerful 'Gustoy,' inviting everyone to dive into her delicious cooking."
Just served up a homemade lasagna. Gustoy, everyone!
As the waiter served the steaming plates of pasta, he smiled and said, 'Gustoy!'
At the family reunion, grandma would always start the meal with her cheerful 'Gustoy,' inviting everyone to dive into her delicious cooking.
As the waiter served the steaming plates of pasta, he smiled and said, 'Gustoy!'
At the family reunion, grandma would always start the meal with her cheerful 'Gustoy,' inviting everyone to dive into her delicious cooking.
by RealMilesDavis December 02, 2023