Nibbing

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪbɪŋ/

Nibbing (noun)

  1. The gradual wearing down of a pen or pencil tip from regular writing.
  2. Light damage or roughness on a surface caused by repeated rubbing or contact.

Examples

  • Nibbing happens when the pen tip rubs too much on rough paper.
  • The notebook shows nibbing from frequent writing on rough surfaces.