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   Nib·ble

   /ˈnib(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. take small bites out of: "she nibbled at her food" Similar take small bites (from)pick (at)gnaw (at)peck atpick overeat listlesslytoy witheat like a birdtastesampleeat between mealsgraze (on)informal:snack onOpposite gobbleguzzle
   • ▪ eat in small amounts, especially between meals: "I put on weight because I was constantly nibbling"
   • ▪ gently bite at (a part of the body), especially amorously or nervously: "Tamar nibbled her bottom lip" Similar pecknipbite
   • ▪ gradually erode or eat away: "inflation was nibbling away at spending power"
   • 2. show cautious interest in a project or proposal: informal "there's a New York agent nibbling"

   noun

   • 1. an instance of nibbling something: "I'm distracted by a nibble on my line" Similar bitegnawpecktaste
   • ▪ a small piece of food bitten off: "I took a nibble from one of the sandwiches" Similar morselmouthfulbitecrumbgrainsnacktidbita little somethingcanapéhors d'oeuvrebonne boucherefreshmentsnamkeen
   • ▪ small savory snacks, typically eaten before a meal or with drinks: informal "cheesy nibbles"
   • 2. an expression of cautious interest in a project or proposal: informal "now and then she gets a nibble, but no one will commit to an interview"

   Word Origin late 15th century: probably of Low German or Dutch origin; compare with Low German nibbeln ‘gnaw’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   What does nibble mean?

   • [intransitive] nibble (at something) to show a slight interest in an offer, idea, etc. He nibbled at the idea, but would not make a definite decision. Definition of nibble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean if you nibble food?

   • If you nibble food, you eat it by biting very small pieces of it, for example because you are not very hungry . He started to nibble his biscuit. [VERB noun] She nibbled at the corner of a piece of dry toast. [V + at/on] Nibble is also a noun . We each took a nibble. If you nibble something, you bite it very gently.

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   What does it mean when an animal Nibbles?

   • When an animal nibbles something, it takes small bites of it quickly and repeatedly. A herd of goats was nibbling the turf around the base of the tower. [VERB noun] The birds cling to the wall and nibble at the brickwork. [V + at/on] Nibble away means the same as nibble . The rabbits nibbled away on the herbaceous plants. [V P + on/at]

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   What does nibble away mean?

   • Nibble away means the same as nibble . The rabbits nibbled away on the herbaceous plants. [V P + on/at] If one thing nibbles at another, it gradually affects, harms, or destroys it. ...how best to compete with the overseas nations nibbling at our traditional markets. [VERB + at] Nibble away means the same as nibble .

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   Definitions of nibble. verb. bite off very small pieces. “She nibbled on her cracker” see more. verb. bite gently. “The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear” see more. verb. eat intermittently; take small bites of. “She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles ” synonyms: pick, piece. see more. noun. a small byte. synonyms: nybble. see more.

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   In computing, a nibble (occasionally nybble, nyble, or nybl to match the spelling of byte) is a four-bit aggregation, or half an octet. It is also known as half-byte or tetrade. In a networking or telecommunication context, the nibble is often called a semi-octet, quadbit, or quartet. A nibble has sixteen (2 4) possible values.

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   4 days ago · 8 meanings: 1. (esp of animals, such as mice) to take small repeated bites (of) 2. to take dainty or tentative bites 3. to bite.... Click for more definitions.

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   nibble | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. Definition of nibble – Learner’s Dictionary. nibble. verb [ I, T ] uk / ˈnɪbl / us. to eat something by taking very small bites or to bite something gently: He was nibbling a biscuit. She nibbled playfully at his ear. Want to learn more?

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   Definitions of 'nibble' 1. If you nibble food, you eat it by biting very small pieces of it, for example because you are not very hungry. [...] 2. If you nibble something, you bite it very gently. [...] 3. When an animal nibbles something, it takes small bites of it quickly and repeatedly. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'nibble'

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   nibble (away) at, [~ + object] to cause to decrease or become less bit by bit: Tax increases are nibbling away at our profits. n. a small piece bitten off; a morsel or bite. an act or instance of nibbling. a response by a fish to bait on a fishing line: I thought I felt a nibble.