nibbles Synonyms
Another word for nibbles
• verb (Context 1)
To take small, gentle, or cautious bites out of something (third-person singular present of nibble).
"The rabbit quietly picks at on fresh clover at the edge of the garden."
• noun (Context 2)
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 snacks and poured drinks for the arriving guests."
• noun (Context 3)
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 bites on our fishing lines, and our house listing also received two promising bites from potential buyers."
• noun (Context 4)
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 nybbles, each represented by a single hexadecimal digit."
Opposites of nibbles
The opposite of nibbles shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: