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Nibble
01
a small bite of food
What is a "nibble"?
A nibble refers to a small, casual snack or bite-sized portion of food. It is typically consumed between meals or as a light snack. Nibbles can include a variety of items such as nuts, cheese cubes, vegetable sticks with dip, crackers, or small pieces of fruit. They are often served at social gatherings or parties as appetizers or finger foods to enjoy while mingling with others.
02
gentle biting
to nibble
01
to eat small amounts of food often
Intransitive
Examples
She prefers to nibble throughout the day instead of having big meals.
She tends to nibble when she's stressed, eating small bites of whatever she can find.
02
to take small, light bites from something
Transitive: to nibble food
Examples
She nibbled the piece of chocolate, savoring each little bite.
He nibbled the edges of the bread, slowly finishing his snack.
03
to gently bite, usually as a sign of affection or when feeling nervous
Transitive: to nibble a part of body | to nibble on a part of body
Examples
As they watched the movie, he could n't resist nibbling on her earlobe.
Feeling nervous, she began to nibble on her fingernails during the exam.
