1. (v. t.) To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.

2. (v. t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.

3. (n.) A small or cautious bite.

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