kibble

verb

Definition of kibblenext
as in to chip

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  1. chip
  2. slice
  3. puree
Verb
  • Cuts and scrapes on the nonstick surface can cause it to chip or flake off, exposing the metal during cooking.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Long after the band’s final show at Reading Festival in 1989, Spacemen 3 continued to chip away at the album’s source material.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of chip
Verb
  • The outrage mob may try to sink their talons into anyone who does, but they've been declawed by the will of the people — who sliced right through the propaganda.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • My only gripe is these don’t come with a dipping sauce, so pick up a bag of scallions to slice and scatter over—nice touch—and the Gyoza Dipping Sauce.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of slice
Verb
  • Then use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • To prepare it, scrape off the skin with the back of a spoon (or leave it on), then chop, slice, or purée the flesh using a Microplane grater or garlic press.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of puree
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