How to Pronounce "nibble at"
expression
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /ˈæt
NIB-uhl-at
nˈɪbəl/ /ˈæt
NIB-uhl-at
Definition
To eat small bites of something, often slowly or with little interest. It can also mean to touch or approach something a little bit, not fully committing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /ˈæt
British English
nˈɪbəl/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NIB-uhl-at
UK
NIB-uhl-at
Listen in Context
I just nibble at my lunch when I’m not hungry.
He’s been nibbling at the idea of changing jobs, but hasn’t decided yet.
She kept nibbling at her lip during the test.
Sometimes you just want to nibble at something while watching TV.