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nibble

('n/I/b/@/l )

bite off very small pieces(verb.contact)

Example:
She nibbled on her cracker.

source: wordnet30
bite gently(verb.contact)

Example:
The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear.

source: wordnet30
eat intermittently; take small bites of(verb.consumption)

Example:
She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles.

Synonym:
pick, piece

source: wordnet30
To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.(verb)

source: webster1913
To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.(verb)

source: webster1913

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