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

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   noun. 1. : an act of nibbling. 2. : a very small quantity or portion (as of food)

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

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

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of nibble – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NIBBLE definition: to eat something by taking very small bites or to bite something gently: . Learn more.

10. 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.

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

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