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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
For years, pitching coach Kyle Snyder has preached the benefits of aggressively throwing the ball across the plate instead of nibbling around the corners, and now he’s got a half-dozen starting pitchers prepared to buy in.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.
—Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Nearby attractions: People watch at Rio de Janeiro park, nibble on a fresh pastry from Rosetta bakery, and dive into current exhibitions at OMR Gallery.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
For years, pitching coach Kyle Snyder has preached the benefits of aggressively throwing the ball across the plate instead of nibbling around the corners, and now he’s got a half-dozen starting pitchers prepared to buy in.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.
—Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibble. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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