Associations to the word «Nibbling»

Pictures for the word «Nibbling»

Wiktionary

NIBBLE, noun. A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
NIBBLE, noun. (in the plural) (nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
NIBBLE, verb. (transitive) To eat with small, quick bites.
NIBBLE, verb. (transitive) To bite lightly.
NIBBLE, verb. (figurative) To consume gradually.
NIBBLE, noun. (computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.

Dictionary definition

NIBBLE, noun. A small byte.
NIBBLE, noun. Gentle biting.
NIBBLE, verb. Bite off very small pieces; "She nibbled on her cracker".
NIBBLE, verb. Bite gently; "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear".
NIBBLE, verb. Eat intermittently; take small bites of; "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles".

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