Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nibbling

/ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: nib-bling
IPA: /ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or sound of one who nibbles.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A small adjustment or encroachment.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of nibble

Example Sentences

"Minute nibblings and rustlings broke the silence."
"I send you back the two last sheets, because you bid me. I reserve my nibblings and minutiae for another day."
"Meantime the penetration of Shantung by means of railway discrimination, railway military guards, continual nibblings here and there, will be going on."

Etymology

Etymology tree English nibble Middle English -ynge English -ing English nibbling From nibble + -ing.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/
British English: /ˈnɪblɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

nibblings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

nibling

Homonyms

nibling (one pronunciation)

Rhymes With

dribbling scribbling quibbling sibling nibling pibling

Questions

How do you pronounce nibbling?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/.
What does nibbling mean?: The act or sound of one who nibbles.
Where does nibbling come from?: Etymology tree English nibble Middle English -ynge English -ing English nibbling From nibble + -ing.

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