Pronunciation: /ˈnɪblɪŋ/
verb to take small bites or gentle bites, usually at food
A1 The rabbit was nibbling on a carrot.
A2 She sat in the park, nibbling on a sandwich.
B1 The squirrel was nibbling on a nut in the tree.
B2 The deer cautiously approached the garden, nibbling on the plants.
C1 The chef was nibbling on various ingredients as he prepared the dish.
C2 The food critic was nibbling on the appetizers, analyzing each flavor.
adjective describing the action of taking small bites or gentle bites
A1 The rabbit was nibbling on a carrot.
A2 She sat on the grass, nibbling on a sandwich.
B1 The toddler was happily nibbling on a cookie.
B2 The guests were nibbling on appetizers before the main course.
C1 The food critic was nibbling on different dishes to taste and review.
C2 The connoisseur was nibbling on gourmet cheeses paired with fine wines.
formal The guests were politely nibbling on the hors d'oeuvres at the reception.
informal I caught my dog nibbling on the couch cushion again.
slang She was caught nibbling on some snacks in the middle of the night.
figurative The idea of starting a new business had been nibbling at the back of his mind for months.
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