nibble

The word "nibble" is used when taking small bites of food or when eating small amounts of food:

• The chipmunk is nibbling on an acorn.
• Tom nibbles on carrots and celery all day to keep his weight in check.
• Please stop nibbling on the food until our guests arrive.
• We nibbled on appetizers before the entrees were served.
• I need something to nibble on.
• Sandra’s baby is nibbling on her pacifier. (A pacifier is not food, but the verb may apply in this case.)

appetizers

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July 14, 2014