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

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   Nibble is a verb that means to eat or bite something in small pieces, or to show interest in something. Learn how to use nibble in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with related words.

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     NIBBLE meaning: 1. to eat something by taking a lot of small...

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

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   Nibble can be a verb meaning to eat or bite something in small pieces, or a noun meaning a small bite or an expression of interest. Learn how to use nibble in different contexts and find related words and phrases.

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

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   Nibble can be a verb meaning to bite gently or to eat in small bits, or a noun meaning a small quantity or portion. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and phrases of nibble.

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

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   to eat (food) by biting off small pieces. to bite in small bits: He nibbled each morsel with great deliberation. 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.

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

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   Nibble can mean to bite or eat small pieces, or to diminish bit by bit. It can also refer to a small amount of food or a unit of computer memory. See different sources and translations of nibble.

7. 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.

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

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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.