nibbling

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nibbling

/ˈnɪblɪŋ/ UK
/ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/ US

Sounds like nibling (one pronunciation) · Rhymes with -ɪblɪŋ

noun nibblings

countable, uncountable The act or sound of one who nibbles. Minute nibblings and rustlings broke the silence.
countable, uncountable A small adjustment or encroachment. I send you back the two last sheets, because you bid me. I reserve my nibblings and minutiae for another day.

verb

gerund, participle, present present participle and gerund of nibble

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@misc{nibbling_2026,
  title = {nibbling},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/nibbling},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}