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nibbleto 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

nibble concept
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnɪb.əl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnɪb.əl/

🌳Etymology

Rootnibble

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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The hamster nibbled on the sunflower seed like a tiny food critic.

She nibbled nervously at her fingernails during the horror movie.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

bitegnawchewmunchnosh

Antonyms

devourgulpswallow

Related

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