noun

nibbles

NIHBLZ

Nibbles (noun) means Small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks. Example: “She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived.”

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noun

Small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks.

"She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived."

"We just had a few nibbles instead of a full dinner."

How to use nibbles

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSmall snacky bits of food, not a full meal.

Common pairings

bowl of nibbles a few nibbles nibbles and drinks

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

From nibble plus the plural -s ending.

Frequently asked questions

What does “nibbles” mean?

The word “nibbles” means small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks. In plain terms, small snacky bits of food, not a full meal.

How do you pronounce “nibbles”?

“Nibbles” is pronounced NIHBLZ (/ˈnɪb(ə)ls/ in IPA).

How do you use “nibbles” in a sentence?

Here is “nibbles” used in a sentence: “She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived.”

What part of speech is “nibbles”?

“Nibbles” is a noun.