What is the meaning of Nibble?

  • (n.) A small or cautious bite.
  • (v.t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.
  • (v.t.) To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
  • (v.t.) To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
  • (v.t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.
  • (n.) A small or cautious bite.
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APAWebster's. (2011). nibble. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/nibble/definitions/2036623
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MLAWebster's. "nibble" 27 May 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/nibble/definitions/2036623>
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