nibbling

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈnɪblɪŋ/

Noun

nibbling noun

The act or sound of one who nibbles.
A small adjustment or encroachment.

Verb

nibbling verb

To eat with small, quick bites.“The rabbit nibbled at the lettuce.”
To bite lightly.“He nibbled at my neck and made me shiver.”
To consume gradually.
To find fault; to cavil.

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Synonyms

piddle munching nipping gnaw gnawing chomping nuzzling snuffing mordication sniggling sniggering snippeting munch niggling snickering champing snatch

Associated

hansel bite witch eating grass voice away little

Rhymes

scribbling sibling dribbling quibbling male sibling female sibling stribling

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