- 1[transitive, intransitive] to take small bites of something, especially food nibble something We sat drinking wine and nibbling olives. He nibbled her ear playfully. nibble (at/on something) She took some cake from the tray and nibbled at it.
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- 2[intransitive] nibble (at something) to show a slight interest in an offer, idea, etc. He nibbled at the idea, but would not make a definite decision. Phrasal Verbsnibble away at
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verbNAmE//ˈnɪbl//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they nibble he / she / it nibbles
past simple nibbled
-ing form nibbling
Check pronunciation: nibble