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Definition nibble in British English

nibble verb

verb
/ˈnɪb(ə)l/
1

to eat something by taking a lot of small bites

Example

Sheep were nibbling the grass.

Example

Mel was nibbling at a chocolate biscuit.

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
1.1

to bite the surface of something gently several times

Example

The parrot was nibbling her ear.

Synonyms and related words
bite bite bite at
2

to show a slight interest in an offer or idea

Synonyms and related words
deal in wake up have something on the brain
Definition nibble in British English