Nibble: meaning, definitions and examples

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nibble

[ ˈnɪbəl ]

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eating

To take small bites or snacks, especially in a leisurely or casual manner.

Synonyms

chew, gnaw, munch, sample

Examples of usage

I like to nibble on popcorn while watching movies.
She nibbled on the carrot sticks during the meeting.
Don't nibble on your food, just eat it.
The toddler nibbled at the sandwich.

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food

A small bite or snack.

Synonyms

bite, morsel, snack

Examples of usage

She offered me a nibble of her chocolate bar.
He took a nibble of the cheese before dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "nibble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mordiscar

🇮🇳 कुतरना

🇩🇪 knabbern

🇮🇩 menggigit

🇺🇦 гризти

🇵🇱 skubać

🇯🇵 かじる

🇫🇷 grignoter

🇪🇸 mordisquear

🇹🇷 kemirmek

🇰🇷 갉아먹다

🇸🇦 يقضم

🇨🇿 kousat

🇸🇰 hrýzť

🇨🇳 啃

🇸🇮 glodati

🇮🇸 narta

🇰🇿 мүжу

🇬🇪 ღრღნა

🇦🇿 dişləmək

🇲🇽 mordisquear

Word origin

The word 'nibble' originated in the late 15th century and is derived from Middle English 'nybble', which means to gnaw or bite. It is related to the Old English 'hnæbban' meaning to nibble or gnaw. Over time, the word has evolved to describe small bites or snacks, often enjoyed in a leisurely manner.