nibbling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of nibbling or taking small bites of food.

  - "She enjoys nibbling on cheese before dinner."
  - "The squirrel was nibbling on an acorn."

• Verb

  To gnaw or nibble at something persistently.

  - "The mouse was nibbling at the cheese."
  - "My dog is always nibbling at my shoes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɪblɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

piddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nibbling
piddle , widdle , friddle , riddling

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Variants

List of all variants of nibbling that leads to same result
nibble , nibbled , nibbler , nibblers , nibbles , nibbling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to gnaw or nibble' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nibble' is derived from the Old English word 'nibban,' which means 'to gnaw or nibble.'

2. In computing, a 'nibble' refers to a group of four bits.

3. The smallest shark, the dwarf lanternshark, is only 11 inches long and is often found 'nibbling' on the tails of larger sharks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gnawing: Related concept: 'Gnawing' is a similar action to 'nibbling,' but it implies a more forceful bite or chew.

2. Tasting: Related concept: 'Tasting' is the act of sampling food to evaluate its flavor, texture, and other sensory qualities. 'Nibbling' can be a part of the tasting process.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nibbling' is often used to describe the behavior of animals, such as mice or squirrels. In food culture, it's a term used to describe the act of tasting small portions of food.

How to Memorize "nibbling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself nibbling on a piece of food, such as an apple or a cookie.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nibbling' with small bites or gnawing.
   - Think of an animal nibbling on food or gnawing on a stick.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase: 'Nibble Now, Indulge Boldly, But Limit Eating' to remember the meaning of 'nibbling'.

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