What is another word for Nibbling?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪblɪŋ] (IPA)

Nibbling is a term that typically refers to eating small bites of food. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this activity. For example, someone might "munch" on a snack, "graze" on a meal, or "peck" at their food. Other possible synonyms include "nibble," "snack," "sample," and "taste." Each of these terms reflects a slightly different way of describing the act of eating small quantities of food. Depending on the context, any of these synonyms might be appropriate to use instead of the word "nibbling".

What are the hypernyms for Nibbling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nibbling

When he had finished eating he came in, and found her Nibbling apathetically at the toast.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
Behind him, his horse was peacefully Nibbling grass.
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
One is lying, all four legs stretched out, in the mud, in the position in which artists are wont to portray horses killed on a battle-field; the other is Nibbling with apparent relish at some greenery that has grown across the garden fence.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin

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