The process of turning a word into a noun. Technically, the process is different than gerunds because the results are slang, not real words. It's also possible to noun things that are already nouns.

See also verbing

"how about some smokeage, buuhdy?"
-nouning a verb
"coolness"
-nouning an adjective

"Hey, pass me some beerage, dude"
-nouning a noun

nouning by Alisa May 13, 2005

Related Words

nouning • Nooning • norning • noning • Nouging • nouring • neuninger • nounigetgapped • Nouping • Noyning

Nouning

The act of changing words that are not typically nouns into nouns.

Nouning is a verb, however in this sentence it is being portrayed as a noun.

Nouning by We Are Oranges January 16, 2015

Norning

A portmantaeu of Night and Morning used by insomniacs to describe the time when they are going to sleep when it is not night

"Good Norning" she said as she went to sleep at 6am.

Norning by __________Jonathan__________ June 27, 2008

sha-noning

The act of repeatedly kicking yourself in the head for letting a witty, charismatic, caring Irish girl walk out of your life, particularly if they wear a claddagh ring and make you feel on top of the world.

John was sha-noning for letting her walk away.

sha-noning by John Overbeck January 22, 2009

Nouping

To nick food from someone else's plate while they're still eating

"STOP NOUPING" - as annoying daughter steals last bit of cake from my plate

Nouping by marzipam April 24, 2013

Nouging

Rag is a Snake!

FUCKING NOUGING!

Nouging by AuxEnder January 27, 2021

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

Word of the Day on September 25, 2026

crunchy

Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

Word of the Day on September 24, 2026

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026