nibble
/ˈnɪbəl/
noun
- 1
A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
- 2
(in the plural, nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
verb
- 1
To eat with small, quick bites.
“The rabbit nibbled at the lettuce.”
- 2
To bite lightly.
“He nibbled at my neck and made me shiver.”
- 3
To consume gradually.
- 4
To find fault; to cavil.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.
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