nibble (Meaning)
nibble (n)
a small byte
gentle biting
nibble (v)
bite off very small pieces
bite gently
eat intermittently; take small bites of
nibble (v. t.)
To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
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.
nibble (n.)
A small or cautious bite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nibble
Synonyms:
- lap
- scrap
- nosh
- particle
- nubbin
- scruple
- pinch
- swig
- snippet
- bit
- spot
- chew
- sprinkling
- smidge
- shred
- dab
- appetizer
- speck
- crumb
- collop
- fleck
- hint
- suspicion
- tittle
- drop
- driblet
- touch
- canapé
- smidgen
- lick
- dribble
- swallow
- smidgin
- mote
- noisette
- dash
- gulp
- medallion
- hors d'oeuvre
- smidgeon
- snip
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
nibble Sentence Examples
- The curious bunny nibbled cautiously at the tender carrot.
- I watched amused as the hamster nibbled vigorously on sunflower seeds.
- The squirrel nibbled contentedly on an acorn, its cheeks bulging.
- The child nibbled daintily on a cookie, savoring every bite.
- The horse nibbled gently at the grass, its teeth making a soft crunching sound.
- The mouse nibbled quietly at the cheese, its tiny claws barely visible.
- The dog nibbled affectionately at the owner's hand, expressing its love.
- The cat nibbled playfully at a feather, its tail twitching.
- The bird nibbled delicately at the bird feeder, enjoying its morning treat.
- I couldn't resist taking a nibble of the freshly baked bread, its aroma too tempting.
FAQs About the word nibble
a small byte, gentle biting, bite off very small pieces, bite gently, eat intermittently; take small bites ofTo bite by little at a time; to seize gently with t
mouthful, taste,bite, morsel, nugget, tidbit, titbit,snack, lap, scrap
overeat, gorge, swill, gorge,overeat, swill, pig out,pig out, gormandize, gormandize
The curious bunny nibbled cautiously at the tender carrot.
I watched amused as the hamster nibbled vigorously on sunflower seeds.
The squirrel nibbled contentedly on an acorn, its cheeks bulging.
The child nibbled daintily on a cookie, savoring every bite.
