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nibble
('n/I/b/@/l )

noun (n)

  • a small byte(noun.quantity)
    Synonym:
    nybble
    source: wordnet30
  • gentle biting(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A small or cautious bite.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • bite off very small pieces(verb.contact)
    Example:
    She nibbled on her cracker.
    source: wordnet30
  • bite gently(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear.
    source: wordnet30
  • eat intermittently; take small bites of(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles.
    Synonym:
    pick, piece
    source: wordnet30
  • To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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