nibble — to take small bites of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take small bites of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪb.əl/
Korean meaning: 조금씩 베어먹다, 살짝 물다
Korean pronunciation: **니**블
Example Sentences
- The hamster nibbled on the sunflower seed like a tiny food critic.
- She nibbled nervously at her fingernails during the horror movie.
- The rabbit nibbled the carrot so delicately, it looked like fine dining.
nibble
VERB//ˈnɪb.əl//
to take small bites of something

a young child sits at a wooden table holding a chocolate chip cookie with both small hands. The child takes tiny, delicate bites from the edge of the cookie, leaving small semicircular bite marks. Each small bite removes just a few crumbs, leaving most of the cookie intact. The child's cheeks puff slightly as they chew the small pieces slowly and thoughtfully. A parent watches nearby with a gentle smile, appreciating the careful eating style. Other whole cookies remain on a colorful plate, waiting their turn. taking small bites of something rather than eating it quickly
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Origin
From Middle English 'niblen,' a diminutive form related to Low German 'nibbeln,' meaning to gnaw or bite repeatedly in small amounts.
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“The hamster nibbled on the sunflower seed like a tiny food critic.”
“She nibbled nervously at her fingernails during the horror movie.”
“The rabbit nibbled the carrot so delicately, it looked like fine dining.”
“He only had a nibble of dessert because he was already full.”
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