Synonyms of nibble

nibble 1 of 2

noun

as in bite

a small piece or quantity of food

I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bite
• mouthful
• taste
• snack
• morsel
• tidbit
• nugget
• bit
• chew
• nosh
• gulp
• appetizer
• canapé
• lick
• medallion
• swallow
• noisette
• dribble
• lap
• shred
• snip
• dash
• sprinkling
• pinch
• crumb
• touch
• hint
• collop
• smidgen
• snippet
• drop
• mote
• spot
• fleck
• nubbin
• dab
• particle
• swig
• scrap
• speck
• scruple
• suspicion
• driblet
• tittle
• hors d'oeuvre
• trace

nibble

2 of 2

verb

ˈni-bəl 

1

as in to snack

to eat reluctantly and in small bites

having no real appetite at all, I just nibbled during the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snack
• peck
• pick
• graze
• taste
• nosh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overeat
• gorge
• swill
• pig out
• gormandize

2

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth

nibbling crackers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chew
• eat
• masticate
• bite (on)
• gnaw (on)
• chaw
• munch
• crunch (on)
• snack
• chomp (on)
• consume
• champ
• nosh
• swallow
• ruminate
• devour
• sink one's teeth into
• pick (at)
• scoff
• wolf
• gulp
• ingest
• gobble (up or down)
• scarf
• peck (at)
• mumble
• gorge
• nip
• gum
• bolt

3

as in to eat

to consume or wear away gradually

discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eat
• erode
• gnaw
• bite (at)
• destroy
• corrode
• fret
• decompose
• dissolve
• ruin
• disintegrate
• waste
• wreck
• break up
• break down
• decimate
• devastate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• refresh
• freshen
• revive
• renew
• recreate
• regenerate
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• refreshen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nibble

Noun

For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

On Wednesday, the Patriots had a better offensive game plan, nibbling at available yards and using the Seahawks’ aggressive style against them. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Why Moles Can Be Problematic While moles won’t nibble on your plants like other critters would, their tunneling can upend your plants’ roots. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026