Nibble - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈnɪbl|  American pronunciation of the word nibble
Brit.  |ˈnɪb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word nibble

noun

- a small byte
- gentle biting

verb

- bite off very small pieces
She nibbled on her cracker
- bite gently
The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear
- eat intermittently; take small bites of (syn: pick, piece)
She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles

Extra examples

We nibbled cheese and crackers.

We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.

He felt a nibble on his fishing line.

They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.

The bases of the smaller trees were nibbled bare by rabbits.

Try to eat your dinner, Jane, you've only nibbled at it.

Motor manufacturers have been nibbling at the idea.

Reviewers have nibbled at phrases, but have avoided the principal questions.

When you see a nibble do not be in a hurry.

He nibbled the biscuit cautiously.

There's a fish nibbling at my bait.

He nibbled on a piece of raw carrot.

He began to nibble her ear affectionately.

She took a nibble of her cookie.

We've had the house on the market for a month and not even had a nibble yet.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: nibble
he/she/it: nibbles
present participle: nibbling
past tense: nibbled
past participle: nibbled
noun
singular: nibble
plural: nibbles
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