Nibbling
/ˈnɪblɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act or sound of one who nibbles. countable, uncountable
"Minute nibblings and rustlings broke the silence."
- 2 A small adjustment or encroachment. countable, uncountable
"I send you back the two last sheets, because you bid me. I reserve my nibblings and minutiae for another day."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of nibble form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"He managed to cure himself of his habit of nibbling his nails."
Etymology
From nibble + -ing.