nibbled; nibbling
ˈni-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to bite gently
b
: to eat or chew in small bits
2
: to take away bit by bit
waves nibbling the shore
1
: to take gentle, small, or cautious bites
also
: snack
2
: to deal with something as if by nibbling
Synonyms
Examples of nibble in a Sentence
Verb
We nibbled cheese and crackers.
We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.
Noun
He felt a nibble on his fishing line.
They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Moo Deng's clumsy antics, including trying to nibble her handler despite not having teeth, have stolen the hearts of people all over the globe.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Try taking tiny nibbles on the full plate of tasks before you — what’s going on in your life would challenge anyone.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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Verb
As the video goes on, Chewie gets closer and sniffs the mouse, who is casually nibbling on its food.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Moo Deng's clumsy antics, including trying to nibble her handler despite not having teeth, have stolen the hearts of people all over the globe.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
Sit down for an aperitivo—perhaps a Negroni or spritz accompanied by delicious canapes and nibbles—at San Carlo.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Try taking tiny nibbles on the full plate of tasks before you — what’s going on in your life would challenge anyone.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibble. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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