单词 | nibble |
释义 | Word Frequency nibble(ˈnɪbəl) verb (when intr, often foll by at) 1. (esp of animals, such as mice) to take small repeated bites (of) 2. to take dainty or tentative bites to nibble at a cake 3. to bite (at) gently or caressingly 4. (intransitive) to make petty criticisms 5. (intransitive) to consider tentatively or cautiously to nibble at an idea noun 6. a small mouthful 7. an instance or the act of nibbling 8. (plural) informal small items of food, esp savouries, usually served with drinks Word origin C15: related to Low German nibbelen. Compare nib, neb |
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