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:
- collop
- sprinkling
- speck
- suspicion
- crumb
- medallion
- pinch
- chew
- appetizer
- nosh
- spot
- gulp
- lick
- particle
- smidgin
- fleck
- scruple
- snippet
- swig
- canapé
- shred
- smidge
- noisette
- smidgen
- dab
- dash
- hint
- tittle
- scrap
- drop
- hors d'oeuvre
- driblet
- bit
- snip
- swallow
- touch
- smidgeon
- mote
- dribble
- nubbin
- lap
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,bite, taste, titbit,snack, morsel, tidbit, nugget, collop, sprinkling
gorge, swill, swill, gorge, overeat,overeat, gormandize, gormandize, pig out,pig out
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.