kibbling

verb

Definition of kibblingnext
present participle of kibble
as in chipping

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  1. grinding
  2. chopping
  3. mincing
Verb
  • Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.
    Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • The most challenging part of this one dish recipe is chopping the potatoes, which of course isn't even difficult.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • From slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing, these knives make daily kitchen tasks a breeze.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of chopping
Verb
  • Melissa Gilbert is not mincing words regarding the Little House on the Prairie cast’s decision to stop participating in 50th anniversary events.
    JP Mangalindan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • And Feldman, in characteristic fashion, isn’t mincing words.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of mincing
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