1. the act of taking small bites

1. taking small bites of food
Usage: present participle of nibble
2. gradually wearing away or reducing something bit by bit
Usage: present participle of nibble

Examples

• The rabbit was nibbling on the lettuce leaves.
• She spent the afternoon nibbling crackers and cheese.
• The waves were nibbling away at the shoreline.
• His constant nibbling during the movie was annoying.
• The mouse left evidence of its nibbling on the book covers.
• Stop nibbling your pencil during the test.
• The fish were nibbling at the bait but not taking it.