Definition of Nibble

1. Noun. A small byte.

Exact synonyms: Nybble
Generic synonyms: Computer Memory Unit
Group relationships: Byte

2. Verb. Bite off very small pieces. "She nibbled on her cracker"
Generic synonyms: Bite, Seize With Teeth
Derivative terms: Nibbler

3. Noun. Gentle biting.
Generic synonyms: Bite, Chomp

4. Verb. Bite gently. "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear"
Generic synonyms: Bite, Seize With Teeth

5. Verb. Eat intermittently; take small bites of. "They nibble more bread"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles"
Exact synonyms: Pick, Piece
Generic synonyms: Eat
Derivative terms: Nibbler, Piece

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nibble

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Niagara River
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Niamey
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Nibelung
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