nibble

verb
UK: /ˈnɪb.əl/
US: /ˈnɪb.əl/

  1. To eat something by taking small bites.

    1. The mouse likes to nibble cheese.
    2. She likes to nibble on carrots while watching TV so she doesn't feel guilty.

  2. To bite gently or playfully.

    1. The puppy will nibble your toes.
    2. He started to gently nibble her ear, making her laugh with delight.

Synonyms

taste munch crumb bite peck
nibble noun

  1. A small bite.

    1. I had a nibble of the cake.
    2. She took a small nibble of the chocolate bar to satisfy her craving.

  2. A very small amount.

    1. He offered me a nibble of his sandwich.
    2. They gave us just a tiny nibble of information about the new product.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nibble" in English means: To eat something by taking small bites., To bite gently or playfully..

The phonetic transcription of "nibble" is /ˈnɪb.əl/ in British English and /ˈnɪb.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nibble": taste, munch, crumb, bite, peck.

Example usage of "nibble": "The mouse likes to nibble cheese.". More examples on the page.