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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

    1. a. : to bite gently. b. : to eat or chew in small bits. 2. : to take away bit by bit. waves nibbling the shore. intransitive verb. 1. : 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nibbleNibble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  9. 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.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › nibblenibble | meaning of nibble in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    nibble meaning, definition, what is nibble: to eat small amounts of food by taking v...: Learn more.

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

    Jun 23, 2024 · nibble (third-person singular simple present nibbles, present participle nibbling, simple past and past participle nibbled) ( transitive , intransitive ) To eat with small , quick bites . The rabbit nibbled the lettuce.

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