nibble
English
/ˈnɪbəl/
noun
Definitions
- A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
- (in the plural) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
Etymology
Derived from Middle Low German nibbelen (gnaw) suffix from English nip (a nipple).
Origin
English
nip
Gloss
a nipple
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- frostnip English
- nibbleable English
- nibbler English
- nibblesome English
- nibbleth English
- nibbling English
- nibblingly English
- nibbly English
- niblet English
- nip English
- nip slip English
- nipcheese English
- nipfarthing English
- nippage English
- nipper English
- nippeth English
- nippy English
- nipt English
- Nibble German
- nibble Portuguese
- ニブル Japanese
- nibbelen Middle Low German
- nippen Middle Low German