Nasblitz pr. NAHS-blits -noun
A term describing the sudden, eye-watering sensation caused by eating to much wasabi in one bite. Typically experienced while eating sushi or sashimi.
Etymology: German "nase" (nose) + "blitz" (lightning)
A term describing the sudden, eye-watering sensation caused by eating to much wasabi in one bite. Typically experienced while eating sushi or sashimi.
Etymology: German "nase" (nose) + "blitz" (lightning)
"The sushi roll was so full of wasabi it caused a major nasblitz which left my eyes watering and me gasping for air!"
(First used at a Sushi Bar in Orlando, Florida, circa 1990).
(First used at a Sushi Bar in Orlando, Florida, circa 1990).
by jubchuQun December 2, 2009