Nibbler: meaning, definitions and examples
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nibbler
[ หnษชblษr ]
animal
A small mammal that gnaws on things, such as rodents.
Synonyms
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.
food
A small snack or appetizer, especially one that can be eaten quickly and easily.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น roedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคฐเคจเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Knabberer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggerogot
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะธะทัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ gryzoล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ่ซ
๐ซ๐ท grignoteur
๐ช๐ธ roedor
๐น๐ท kemirgen
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์๋จน๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ hlodavec
๐ธ๐ฐ hlodavec
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฃ่
๐ธ๐ฎ glodalec
๐ฎ๐ธ nagari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะผััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแ แฆแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษmirici
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,025, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.