What is the meaning of nibble?

noun

  • A small byte.
  • Gentle biting.

verb

  • Bite off very small pieces.
    • usage: "She nibbled on her cracker"
  • Bite gently.
    • usage: "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear"
  • Eat intermittently; take small bites of.
    • usage: "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal-she just nibbles"
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