Etymology 1[edit]
Perhaps from Middle Low German nibbelen (“to gnaw”), akin to modern Low German nibbeln (“to gnaw”) and Dutch nibbelen (“to nibble”).
Noun[edit]
1.A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
2.(in the plural, nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
Verb[edit]
1.(transitive) To eat with small, quick bites.
2.(transitive) To bite lightly.
Perhaps from Middle Low German nibbelen (“to gnaw”), akin to modern Low German nibbeln (“to gnaw”) and Dutch nibbelen (“to nibble”).
Noun[edit]
1.A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
2.(in the plural, nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
Verb[edit]
1.(transitive) To eat with small, quick bites.
2.(transitive) To bite lightly.