Pronunciation: /ˈnɪbəl/
noun a small, quick bite or morsel
A1 My hamster took a little nibble of the carrot.
A2 The squirrel left a nibble mark on the bird feeder.
B1 I like to have a nibble of cheese and crackers before dinner.
B2 The chef offered us a nibble of the new appetizer he was testing.
C1 The cat gave a playful nibble to my hand while I was petting her.
C2 The pastry chef created a delicate nibble for the dessert tasting event.
verb to take small bites or gentle bites, especially at something
A1 The rabbit nibbled on the carrot.
A2 She nibbled on some crackers while waiting for dinner.
B1 The squirrel nibbled on the nuts from the bird feeder.
B2 He nibbled on the appetizers at the party.
C1 The mouse nibbled on the edges of the book to make a nest.
C2 The chef carefully nibbled on the dish before serving it to the guests.
adjective describing something that is small or done in small amounts
A1 The rabbit took a tiny nibble of the carrot.
A2 She only took a small nibble of the cake.
B1 He took a cautious nibble of the unfamiliar food.
B2 The chef took a critical nibble of the dish before serving it.
C1 The food critic's nibble of the dessert revealed its subtle flavors.
C2 The sommelier's nibble of the wine indicated its quality and age.
formal She took a small nibble of the cheese before deciding to try another appetizer.
informal Just have a little nibble of the cake, it won't spoil your dinner.
slang I could go for a quick nibble of those chips, they look so good.
figurative The company decided to nibble away at the competition's market share with their new marketing strategy.
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