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nibbling

/nɪb.lɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does nibbling mean?

verb

The act of eating small amounts of food, often in a casual or leisurely manner. To eat or chew small amounts of something, often in a gentle or playful way.

Example

"She was nibbling on a sandwich while watching TV."

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