nibble meaning and definition

NIBBLE noun

Definition of nibble (noun)

1. a small byte
   • synonyms: nybble
2. gentle biting

NIBBLE verb

Definition of nibble (verb)

1. bite off very small pieces
   • "She nibbled on her cracker"
2. bite gently
   • "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear"
3. eat intermittently; take small bites of
   • "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles"
   • synonyms: pick, piece