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nibbles

 

[ ˈnɪbəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

a small bite

Nibbles refer to small bites or snacks, usually consumed between meals or as appetizers. They are typically quick and easy to eat, often served at social gatherings or parties.

Synonyms

appetizers, bites, snacks

Examples of usage

  • Let's have some nibbles before dinner.
  • She prepared a platter of cheese and crackers for nibbles.
Context #2 | Noun

small sharp bites

Nibbles can also refer to small sharp bites, especially when describing the actions of certain animals or insects. These nibbles are often quick and can be painful.

Synonyms

bites, nips

Examples of usage

  • The puppy gave playful nibbles on my hand.
  • I felt the nibbles of mosquitoes as I walked through the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "nibbles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mordidas

🇮🇳 निबल्स

🇩🇪 Bissen

🇮🇩 gigitan

🇺🇦 кусочки

🇵🇱 kąski

🇯🇵 一口

🇫🇷 bouchées

🇪🇸 bocados

🇹🇷 ısırıklar

🇰🇷 한 입

🇸🇦 قضمات

🇨🇿 sousta

🇸🇰 sústa

🇨🇳 小口

🇸🇮 koščki

🇮🇸 biti

🇰🇿 тістеме

🇬🇪 ნაწყვეტები

🇦🇿 dişləmələr

🇲🇽 bocados

Etymology

The word 'nibbles' originated from the Middle English word 'nybble', which meant 'to gnaw or nibble'. Over time, it evolved to refer to small bites or snacks. The term is commonly used in informal settings to describe small food items or quick bites.

See also: nibble, nibbler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,559 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.