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    nibble
    /ˈnɪbl/

    verb

    • 1. take small bites out of: "he nibbled a biscuit" Similar take small bites (from)pick (at)gnaw (at)peck atOpposite gobbleguzzle
    • 2. show cautious interest in a commercial opportunity: informal "there's an American agent nibbling"

    noun

    • 1. an act or instance of nibbling: "I'm distracted by a nibble on my line" Similar bitegnawpecktaste
    • 2. a show of interest in a commercial opportunity: informal "I had been trying to unload my apartment for weeks without even a nibble"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIBBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    NIBBLE definition: 1. to eat something by taking a lot of small bites: 2. to bite something gently and repeatedly…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nibbleNibble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to take gentle, small, or cautious bites. also : snack. 2. : to deal with something as if by nibbling. nibbler. ˈni-b (ə-)lər. noun. nibble. 2 of 2. noun. 1. : an act of nibbling. 2. : a very small quantity or portion (as of food)

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › nibbleNIBBLE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    noun. a small morsel or bit: Each nibble was eaten with the air of an epicure. Synonyms: crumb, taste, bite, tidbit. an act or instance of nibbling. a response by a fish to bait on a fishing line. any preliminary positive response or reaction. Discover More. Other Words From. un·nib bled adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNIBBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    NIBBLE meaning: 1. to eat something by taking a lot of small bites: 2. to bite something gently and repeatedly…. Learn more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › nibbleNibble - definition of nibble by The Free Dictionary

    1. To bite at gently and repeatedly. 2. To eat with small, quick bites or in small morsels: nibble a cracker. 3. To wear away or diminish bit by bit: "If you start compromising too early ... they nibble you to death" (People). v.intr. To take small or hesitant bites: fish nibbling at the bait. n. 1.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnibble verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of nibble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › nibblenibble - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    6 days ago · nibble (plural nibbles) An act of taking a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, especially with the front teeth; the bite or bites so taken. A light bite of a person or animal, or part of their body, especially one which is loving or playful; a nip.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnibble noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of nibble noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordNIBBLE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Definitions of 'nibble' 1. If you nibble food, you eat it by biting very small pieces of it, for example because you are not very hungry. [...] 2. If you nibble something, you bite it very gently. [...] 3. When an animal nibbles something, it takes small bites of it quickly and repeatedly. [...] 3. Nibble away means the same as nibble. [...] More.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › nibbleNIBBLE Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Synonyms for NIBBLE: bite, mouthful, taste, snack, morsel, titbit, tidbit, nugget; Antonyms of NIBBLE: overeat, gorge, swill, pig out, gormandize, restore, refresh, freshen.