nibble
/ˈnɪbl/verb
उच्चारण निबल
कुतरना, थोड़ा-थोड़ा खाना
Core word
verb
- 1
[I, T] ~ (at/on sth)
to take small bites of something, especially food
कुतरना, थोड़ा-थोड़ा खाना
- She nibbled at a biscuit while she studied.
- The rabbit nibbled the carrot.
- He nibbled on a few peanuts while reading.
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- The mouse nibbled the edge of the cheese.
- Don't nibble between meals if you want to be hungry at dinner.
Synonyms peck at pick at snack on munch
- 2
[T, I]
to gently bite something repeatedly
हल्के-हल्के दाँत से काटना
- The puppy nibbled my fingers.
- Fish nibbled at our feet in the stream.
- The goat nibbled the young leaves of the plant.
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- Fish nibbled the bait but did not get caught.
- The baby nibbled her mother's finger with her gums.
- 3
[I] ~ (at sth)
to show slight interest in an offer or idea
(प्रस्ताव में) थोड़ी रुचि दिखाना
- Several companies nibbled at the offer but none accepted it.
- Only a few investors nibbled at the offer, and the sale was postponed.
- Investors began to nibble at the company's offer.
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- A buyer nibbled at the idea of buying the old house.
- Several firms nibbled at the project but none signed up.
noun
- 1
[C]
a small bite of something
छोटा कौर, हल्का-सा काटना
- Have a nibble of this cake.
- The fish took a nibble at the bait and swam away.
- The rat took a nibble of the bread and ran off.
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- She gave the horse a nibble of sugar.
- Just a nibble is enough for me; I am not hungry.
- 2
[usually plural] informal
small things to eat with a drink before a meal or at a party
हल्का नाश्ता, स्नैक्स
- Drinks and nibbles will be served in the garden.
- Guests were offered tea, juice and light nibbles at the reception.
- We served nibbles such as olives and nuts before dinner.
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- Guests enjoyed the nibbles on the terrace.
- The caterer brought a tray of nibbles and soft drinks.
Synonyms snacks appetizers
→Phrasal verbs 1
nibble away at sth
to take away small amounts of something so that the total amount is gradually reduced
धीरे-धीरे कम करते जाना, थोड़ा-थोड़ा कुतरते जाना
- Rising prices are nibbling away at our savings.
- Costs kept nibbling away at the profits.