nibble (n.)

  1. a small byte

    [ Syn: nybble ]

  2. gentle biting

    nibble (v.)

  1. bite off very small pieces; She nibbled on her cracker'

  2. bite gently; The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear'

  3. eat intermittently; take small bites of; He pieced at the sandwich all morning; She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles

    [ Syn: pick , piece ]

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