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nibbling.

The act or sound of one who nibbles.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɪblɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/General-American
  1. The act or sound of one who nibbles.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A small adjustment or encroachment.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English nibble Middle English -ynge English -ing English nibbling From nibble + -ing.

verb/ˈnɪblɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/General-American
  1. present participle and gerund of nibble

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English nibble Middle English -ynge English -ing English nibbling From nibble + -ing.

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