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   nib·ble

   /ˈnib(ə)l/

   verb

   • 1. take small bites out of: "she nibbled at her food" 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 in small amounts, especially between meals: "I put on weight because I was constantly nibbling"
   • ▪ gently bite at (a part of the body), especially amorously or nervously: "Tamar nibbled her bottom lip" Similar pecknipbite
   • ▪ gradually erode or eat away: "inflation was nibbling away at spending power"
   • 2. show cautious interest in a project or proposal: informal "there's a New York agent nibbling"

   noun

   • 1. an instance of nibbling something: "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 morselmouthfulbitecrumbgrainsnacktidbita little somethingcanapéhors d'oeuvrebonne boucherefreshmentsnamkeen
   • ▪ small savory snacks, typically eaten before a meal or with drinks: informal "cheesy nibbles"
   • 2. an expression of cautious interest in a project or proposal: informal "now and then she gets a nibble, but no one will commit to an interview"

   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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   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.

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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.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.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnibble 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. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishnibble | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryNIBBLE definition in American English | Collins English...

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    8 senses: 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.