nibble (/ˈnɪbəl/)
verb · Intermediate · Food & Drink
🔊 /ˈnɪbəl/
Meaning
Meaning: take small bites of food
To eat something by taking small, gentle bites. It can also be a noun for a small bite or snack.
Examples
🗣 She nibbled on a biscuit with her tea.
Etymology
From Low German ‘nibbelen’ (to gnaw), of imitative origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for eating small amounts and for small snacks (‘nibbles’).
Tags: eating, action