Definition of nibble

noun (n)

• a small byte (noun.quantity)

  Synonym: nybble
  

  source: wordnet30
• gentle biting (noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• A small or cautious bite. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• bite off very small pieces (verb.contact)

  Example:
  She nibbled on her cracker.
  

  source: wordnet30
• bite gently (verb.contact)

  Example:
  The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear.
  

  source: wordnet30
• eat intermittently; take small bites of (verb.consumption)

  Synonym: pick, piece
  

  Example:
  She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• 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. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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