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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 atpick overeat listlesslytoy witheat like a birdtastesampleeat between mealsgraze (on)informal:snack onOpposite gobbleguzzle
   • ▪ eat frequently in small amounts: "I put on weight because I was constantly nibbling"
   • ▪ gently bite at (a part of the body), especially amorously or nervously: "Sebastian was nibbling Gloria's ear" Similar pecknipbite
   • ▪ gradually erode or diminish: "inflation was nibbling away at spending power"
   • 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
   • ▪ a small piece of food bitten off: "I took a nibble from one of the sandwiches" Similar morselmouthfulbitecrumbgrainsnacktitbita little somethingcanapéhors d'oeuvrebonne boucherefreshmentsnamkeen
   • ▪ small savoury snacks, typically eaten before a meal or with drinks: informal "cheesy nibbles"
   • 2. a show of interest in a commercial opportunity: informal "I had been trying to unload my apartment for weeks without even a nibble"

   Word Origin late 15th century: probably of Low German or Dutch origin; compare with Low German nibbeln ‘gnaw’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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

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   : 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.

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   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

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIBBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. (esp of animals, such as mice) to take small repeated bites (of) 2. to take dainty or tentative bites 3. to bite.... Click for more definitions.

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   To nibble is to eat in tiny bites. If you nibble your chocolate chip cookie while your sister gobbles hers quickly, yours will last much longer. Your pet rabbit probably nibbles on the carrots you give him, and he might even nibble, or bite very softly, on your fingers.

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

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   nibble. ( ˈnɪbəl) vb. 1. (esp of animals, such as mice) to take small repeated bites (of) 2. to take dainty or tentative bites: to nibble at a cake. 3. to bite (at) gently or caressingly. 4. ( intr) to make petty criticisms. 5. ( intr) to consider tentatively or cautiously: to nibble at an idea. n. 6. a small mouthful.