Nibbling

Synonyms of nibbling

• chewing
• gnawing
• munching

Antonyms of nibbling

• devouring
• gulping
• scarfing

Collocations of nibbling

nibbling on

Frequency: 80 %

She was nibbling on a piece of chocolate while watching TV.

nibbling away

Frequency: 65 %

The kids were nibbling away at the snacks during the party.

nibbling slowly

Frequency: 60 %

The hamster was nibbling slowly on its food pellets.

nibbling hungrily

Frequency: 50 %

The hikers were nibbling hungrily on their trail mix as they continued their journey.

nibbling nervously

Frequency: 45 %

He was nibbling nervously on his fingernails during the job interview.

Idiomatic Expressions for nibbling

• Phrase: nibbling on something
  Meaning: to eat something in small bites or pieces
  Usage: She was nibbling on a carrot while waiting for her meal to be served.