nibble
verb (used without object)
to bite off small bits.
Example Sentences
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The electorate nibbles popcorn quietly, waiting their turn to let their voices be heard on who should hold legislative power for the next two years.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Here by the water’s edge, she nibbles on seeds and drinks rainwater, retreating to the house to sleep at night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“The nibbles around the edges — ‘Make the procedure a little tighter, we’ll require a couple more documents.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
Or there will be no more wine and nibbles for you.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2024
He would lecture me about his latest research into the boring life of some dead guy while I ate tiny forkfuls of mushroom omelette and nibbles of cinnamon bagel with butter.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
