Nibbles

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪbəl/

Nibbles (verb)

  1. to eat something by taking small bites.
  2. to show a little interest in something.

Examples

  • The rabbit nibbled on the carrot quietly.
  • She nibbled at the sandwich while reading.

Common collocations: nibble on snacks, nibble at food, nibble away, nibble at an offer, nibble on a suggestion

Nibbles (noun)

  1. a small bite or amount of food.
  2. a small amount of interest or attention.

Examples

  • She took a nibble of the chocolate.
  • A nibble of cheese was enough for him.

Synonyms of Nibbles

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Nibbles

  • when describing eating quickly and completely