nibbled; nibbling
ˈni-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to bite gently
b
: to eat or chew in small bits
2
: to take away bit by bit
waves nibbling the shore
1
: to take gentle, small, or cautious bites
also
: snack
2
: to deal with something as if by nibbling
Examples of nibble in a Sentence
Verb
We nibbled cheese and crackers.
We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.
Noun
He felt a nibble on his fishing line.
They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
That is already starting to nibble away at supermarket sales.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
During a season full of hosting and parties, appetizer nibbles are the name of the game.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The blossoms attract an abundance of butterflies and birds love to nibble the seeds, which reseed readily in the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
That is already starting to nibble away at supermarket sales.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
In recent years, The Row has excelled at feeding their guests who not only have an appetite for fashion, but also for snacks (past nibbles have included chocolate, pea shoots, pears and a variety of beverages).
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
During a season full of hosting and parties, appetizer nibbles are the name of the game.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibble. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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