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Word: Nibble
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 15th century: probably of Low German or Dutch origin; compare with Low German nibbeln ‘gnaw’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɪbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take small bites out of
Short Definition:take small bites out of
Examples:- he nibbled a biscuit
- she nibbled at her food
Definition:
show cautious interest in a commercial opportunity
Short Definition:show cautious interest
Examples:- there's an American agent nibbling
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