nibbles
nibbles Lexical Profile
nibbles Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To take small, gentle, or cautious bites out of something (third-person singular present of nibble).
"The rabbit quietly nibbles on fresh clover at the edge of the garden."
To show cautious or tentative interest in a proposal, idea, or opportunity (third-person singular present of nibble).
"If a prospective investor nibbles at the initial pitch, we will schedule a comprehensive presentation."
• noun
British Small items of savory food, such as nuts, crisps, or olives, served before a meal or alongside drinks.
"The host set out several bowls of nibbles and poured drinks for the arriving guests."
Plural form of nibble: small, gentle bites taken out of something, or tentative expressions of interest in an offer or opportunity.
"We felt a few quick nibbles on our fishing lines, and our house listing also received two promising nibbles from potential buyers."
In computing, plural form of nibble: four-bit units of digital data, each equal to half a byte.
"A standard eight-bit byte can be split into two four-bit nibbles, each represented by a single hexadecimal digit."
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 15th century, 'nibble' is a frequentative form related to Middle Low German and Dutch 'nibbelen' (to gnaw or pick at), ultimately connected to the root of 'nip'.