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Verb — To eat something by taking small, repeated bites.

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nibble on nibble away at a quick nibble

Etymology

From Late Middle English nebillen, "to peck away at something" — likely related to Low German words for eating in small bites.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nibble” mean?

The word “nibble” means to eat something by taking small, repeated bites. In plain terms, to eat or bite in small amounts, or a small bite itself; in computing, half a byte.

How do you pronounce “nibble”?

“Nibble” is pronounced NIHBL (/ˈnɪb(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “nibble” in a sentence?

Here is “nibble” used in a sentence: “The rabbit nibbled quietly on a piece of lettuce.”

What part of speech is “nibble”?

Depending on how it is used, “nibble” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “nibble” come from?

The word “nibble” comes from Middle English. From Late Middle English nebillen, "to peck away at something" — likely related to Low German words for eating in small bites.

How many meanings does “nibble” have?

“Nibble” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to eat something by taking small, repeated bites.

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