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nibble

noun verb

gentle biting

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
IB
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈnɪbəl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. gentle biting

noun

  1. a small byte

verb

  1. eat intermittently; take small bites of

    “He pieced at the sandwich all morning”

verb

  1. bite gently

    “The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear”

verb

  1. bite off very small pieces

    “She nibbled on her cracker”

In context

Example Sentences

He pieced at the sandwich all morning
She never eats a full meal — she just nibbles
The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear
She nibbled on her cracker

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