First Known Use: circa 1512
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1nibble
verb nib·ble \ˈni-bəl\
: to eat slowly or with small bites
: to bite (something) very gently
nib·blednib·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of NIBBLE
transitive verb
1
a : to bite gently b : to eat or chew in small bits
2
: to take away bit by bit <waves nibbling the shore>
intransitive verb
1
: to take gentle, small, or cautious bites; also : snack
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Origin of NIBBLE
origin unknown
2nibble
noun
: a small bite
: an expression of interest in something
nibbles : small things to eat before a meal or at a party : snacks or appetizers
Full Definition of NIBBLE
1
: an act of nibbling
2
: a very small quantity or portion (as of food); also : snack
3
: a tentative expression of interest
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First Known Use of NIBBLE
1658
NIBBLE Defined for Kids
1nibble
verb nib·ble \ˈni-bəl\
nib·blednib·bling
Definition of NIBBLE for Kids
: to bite or chew gently or bit by bit
2nibble
noun
Definition of NIBBLE for Kids
: a very small amount
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