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nibbling

/ˈnɪb.lɪŋ/

nibbling on

nibblingnoun

/ˈnɪblɪŋ/

Translations

погрызание

The constant nibbling of the cheese by the mouse was annoying.

Постоянное погрызание сыра мышью было раздражающим.

Additional translations

перекус

Definitions

The act of taking small bites or eating in small amounts.

The constant nibbling on snacks throughout the day can lead to overeating.

Synonyms

nibblinggerund / present participle

/ˈnɪblɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something engaged in gentle biting or eating in small amounts.

Definitions

Biting or eating in small, quick bites; engaged in nibbling.

The nibbling rabbits had already damaged several carrots.

Synonyms

gnawing at

picking at

nibbleverb

nibbling

Gerund

nibbled

Past Simple

nibbled

Past Participle

nibbling

Gerund

/ˈnɪb.əl/

Translations

грызть

The rabbit likes to nibble on carrots.

Кролик любит грызть морковь.

щипать

The fish began to nibble at the bait.

Рыба начала щипать наживку.

покусывать

She started to nibble on her pen while thinking.

Она начала покусывать ручку, размышляя.

Additional translations

подъедать

Definitions

To take small bites out of something, often repeatedly.

The rabbit nibbled on the carrot quietly.

To eat something in small amounts, often in a way that suggests hesitation or lack of appetite.

She nibbled at her salad, not really feeling hungry.

To show cautious interest in something, often used in the context of considering an offer or opportunity.

The investors began to nibble at the idea of funding the startup.

Synonyms

nibblenoun

Definitions

A small bite or morsel of food.

She took a nibble of the cookie before deciding if she wanted more.

A small amount of something, especially food, that is eaten between meals.

He had a few nibbles of cheese and crackers at the party.

A slight or tentative interest in something.

The company received a nibble from a potential investor.

In computing, a group of four bits; half of a byte.

Each hexadecimal digit represents one nibble, or four bits.

nibbleadjective

Definitions

Relating to or consisting of a nibble (a four-bit group) in computing and digital electronics.

The microcontroller supports a nibble mode data transfer.