Nibling

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪblɪŋ/

Definitions of nibling

noun a gender-neutral term used to refer to a niece or nephew

Example Sentences

A1 My nibling is my sister's child.

A2 I enjoy spending time with my nibling during family gatherings.

B1 I often babysit my nibling on weekends.

B2 My nibling and I share a special bond that I cherish.

C1 I love being a role model for my nibling and helping them navigate life.

C2 Watching my nibling grow up and achieve their goals brings me immense joy.

Examples of nibling in a Sentence

formal The term 'nibling' is used to refer to a niece or nephew.

informal I love spending time with my niblings - they always bring so much joy!

slang My niblings are the coolest kids on the block.

figurative The bond between a nibling and their aunt or uncle is truly special.

Grammatical Forms of nibling

• past tense: nibbled
• plural: niblings
• comparative: more nibling
• superlative: most nibling
• present tense: nibbles
• future tense: will nibble
• perfect tense: have nibbled
• continuous tense: is nibbling
• singular: nibling
• positive degree: nibling
• infinitive: to nibble
• gerund: nibbling
• participle: nibbling

Origin and Evolution of nibling

First Known Use: 1951 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nibling' is a blend of the words 'niece' and 'nephew'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nibling' was coined in 1951 by combining the words 'niece' and 'nephew' to create a gender-neutral term for a sibling's child. Over time, the word has gained popularity as a more inclusive and gender-neutral alternative to 'niece' and 'nephew'.