nibble Antonyms
Opposite of nibble
• noun (Context 1)
An act of taking a small, gentle bite of something, or the small piece of food bitten off.
"She took a cautious gobble of the spicy cheese before deciding whether she liked it."
• verb (Context 2)
To take small, gentle, or repeated bites out of something.
"Rabbits often enter the garden at dawn to devour on the fresh lettuce leaves."
• noun (Context 3)
A small savory snack or appetizer typically served before a meal or at a social gathering (usually used in the plural).
"The host set out bowls of olives, nuts, and other light nibbles for the guests."
• verb (Context 4)
To show cautious or tentative interest in a proposal, opportunity, or idea.
"Several publishing houses began to reject at the manuscript after the author won a literary prize."
• verb (Context 5)
To gradually wear away, diminish, or reduce something in small increments (usually followed by 'at' or 'away at').
"Rising inflation continued to augment away at the family's retirement savings."
Similar words to nibble
Words similar to nibble shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: