Nibble
/ˈnɪb.əl/noun
To take small bites out of something.
Did you know?The Old English term 'nibban' hinted at a secretive, almost magical act of taking small bites, linking it to ancient rituals of sustenance and possession.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*nibbōną
“to bite or gnaw at something”
Old English
OE
nibban
“to bite or gnaw, often associated with small or delicate bites”
Middle English
ME
nibblen
“to eat or bite gently, often used in a playful or light manner”
Modern English
English
nibble
“to take small bites, retaining the playful connotation from its earlier forms”