Nibbled: meaning, definitions and examples
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nibbled
[ หnษชb.ษld ]
eating behavior
Nibbled refers to the action of taking small bites or bites of food. It often implies a gentle or cautious manner of eating. This term is frequently used when discussing animals, children, or situations where food is consumed in a delicate or unhurried way. In general, nibbling suggests a light or casual approach to eating.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rabbit nibbled on the carrots.
- She nibbled on a piece of chocolate.
- He nibbled at the edges of his sandwich.
Translations
Translations of the word "nibbled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mordiscado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช genascht
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengigit
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััััะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ uลmiechniฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท grignotรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mordisqueado
๐น๐ท ฤฑsฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์๋จน์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถู
๐จ๐ฟ pokousanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokousanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌ่ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ grizel
๐ฎ๐ธ bรญt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะนะฝะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diลlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ mordisqueado
Word origin
The word 'nibbled' is the past tense of the verb ' nibble,' which has its origins in Middle English 'niblen' meaning to eat or take small bites. This term likely evolved from the Old English 'nib' or 'nibble,' which referred to the action of biting. The roots of the word suggest a focus on small and careful eating habits, often associated with animals or children. The usage of this word has remained consistent through the centuries, symbolizing a gentle and casual approach to consuming food. Nibbling encompasses the idea of savoring food rather than consuming it quickly, which reflects a more leisurely attitude towards eating.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,307, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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