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Definition of Nibble
1. Noun. A small byte.
2. Verb. Bite off very small pieces. "She nibbled on her cracker"
3. Noun. Gentle biting.
4. Verb. Bite gently. "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear"
5. Verb. Eat intermittently; take small bites of. "They nibble more bread"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles"
Definition of Nibble
1. v. t. To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
2. v. t. To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.
3. n. A small or cautious bite.
Definition of Nibble
1. to eat with small bites [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES]
Medical Definition of Nibble
1. To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait. "Instead of returning a full answer to my book, he manifestly falls a-nibbling at one single passage." (Tillotson) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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