nibbles
Pronunciation: [ˈnɪbəlz]
Word
Context: "eating"
(verb) to eat something in small, gentle bites. Instead of taking a big bite out of a cookie, you take little nibbles.
Example
She nibbles on her sandwich while watching TV.
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He doesn't nibble; he eats the whole pizza in one big bite.
Example
Do you like to nibble on snacks while studying?
Context: "food"
(noun) small bites of food, often served as snacks. Nibbles are little pieces of food that people munch on during parties or gatherings.
Example
The table was full of delicious nibbles for the guests.
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There were no nibbles left after the party; everyone ate them all.
Example
What kind of nibbles do you enjoy at parties?
Context: "games"
(verb) to take small bites or movements in a game or activity, often in a playful or teasing way. Like when you gently tease someone or take small steps to make progress.
Example
During the game, he nibbles at his opponent’s strategy, trying to understand it better.
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She never nibbles at her goals; she just jumps right in without thinking.
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Are you nibbling at your plans for the weekend?
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