nibble
noun /ˈnɪb.l̩/Definition
› [C] an act of nibbling something: Just take/have a nibble to see if you like the taste.Biting, chewing and swallowingEating nibbles [plural] UK informal › small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks: I bought some crisps and nuts and other nibbles.Sandwiches and snacks › [S] an expression of interest in something: Our house was on the market for six months and there wasn't a single nibble.Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of nibble noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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