nibbling

[ˈnɪblɪŋ]

nibbling Definition

• 1. the action of biting something gently and repeatedly with the front teeth
• 2. eating small amounts of food by taking small bites

Using nibbling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nibbling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The rabbit was nibbling on a carrot.

• Example

  She was nibbling on some crackers while watching TV.

• Example

  He was nibbling at his food, not really hungry.

nibbling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nibbling

• biting
• gnawing
• chewing

Phrases with nibbling

• nibbling away at something

  gradually reducing or eroding something

  Example

  The constant rain was nibbling away at the cliff face.

• nibbling at the bait

  showing interest in something, especially in a cautious or tentative way

  Example

  The company was nibbling at the bait, but they weren't ready to make a commitment yet.

• nibbling on the ear

  kissing or whispering sweet nothings into someone's ear

  Example

  He leaned in and started nibbling on her ear, making her giggle.

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Summary: nibbling in Brief

The term 'nibbling' [ˈnɪblɪŋ] refers to the gentle biting of something with the front teeth or eating small amounts of food by taking small bites. It can be used to describe animals eating or people snacking, as in 'The rabbit was nibbling on a carrot.' 'Nibbling' also extends into phrases like 'nibbling away at something,' meaning gradually reducing or eroding something.