nibble Synonyms

nibble Meaning

Wordnet

nibble (n)

a small byte

gentle biting

Wordnet

nibble (v)

bite off very small pieces

bite gently

eat intermittently; take small bites of

Webster

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.

Webster

nibble (n.)

A small or cautious bite.

FAQs About the word nibble

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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.