Nibbler: meaning, definitions and examples

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nibbler

[ ˈnɪblər ]

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animal

A small mammal that gnaws on things, such as rodents.

Synonyms

chewer, gnawer, rodent

Examples of usage

The nibbler scurried across the floor, looking for something to chew on.
The farmer had to set traps to catch the nibblers that were damaging his crops.

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food

A small snack or appetizer, especially one that can be eaten quickly and easily.

Synonyms

appetizer, finger food, snack

Examples of usage

The party guests enjoyed the variety of delicious nibblers on the table.
I like to have some cheese and crackers as a nibbler before dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "nibbler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roedor

🇮🇳 कुतरनेवाला

🇩🇪 Knabberer

🇮🇩 penggerogot

🇺🇦 гризун

🇵🇱 gryzoń

🇯🇵 かじり虫

🇫🇷 grignoteur

🇪🇸 roedor

🇹🇷 kemirgen

🇰🇷 갉아먹는 사람

🇸🇦 قارض

🇨🇿 hlodavec

🇸🇰 hlodavec

🇨🇳 啃食者

🇸🇮 glodalec

🇮🇸 nagari

🇰🇿 кеміруші

🇬🇪 მღრღნელი

🇦🇿 gəmirici

🇲🇽 roedor

Word origin

The word 'nibbler' originated from the verb 'nibble', which dates back to the 15th century. It is derived from Middle English 'niblen', meaning 'to gnaw'. Over time, 'nibbler' evolved to refer to both a small animal that gnaws and a small snack that can be eaten quickly. The term has been used in various contexts, from describing rodents to appetizers, highlighting its versatility in the English language.