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" When a man looks across a street, sees a pretty girl, and waves at her, that's not a rendezvous, that's a passing acquaintance. When he walks across the street and nibbles on her ear, that's a rendezvous!"
Wally Schirra

Meaning of "nibbles" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF NIBBLES

ˈnɪbəlz


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIBBLES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nibbles is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NIBBLES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nibble (disambiguation)

Nibble is a computing term for a four-bit aggregation. Nibble, nibbles or nibbler may also refer to: ▪ Nibble, former publication for Apple II computer users with a focus on hobbyist programming ▪ Nibbler, a tool for cutting sheet metal with minimal distortion ▪ Nibbler, a fictional character from the animated television series FuturamaNibbler, simple video game and the basis for the popular MS-DOS game NibblesNibbles, simple video game and variant of Snake ▪ Nibbles, various small items of finger food ▪ Nibbles, also known as Tuffy, a mouse character in the Tom and Jerry cartoons ▪ Nibbles, a 20th-century American comic written by Malcolm Hancock ▪ Nibbles, a 2004 Quebec film directed by Quebecer Christopher Hinton ▪ Nibbles Woodaway, alternate name of the Big Blue Bug, the giant termite mascot of New England Pest Control...

Definition of nibbles in the English dictionary

The definition of nibbles in the dictionary is small items of food, esp savouries, usually served with drinks.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIBBLES

cobbles · consumables · disposables · doubles · eatables · edibles · gimbals · Gorbals · intangibles · marbles · Peebles · receivables · shambles · trembles · troubles · unmentionables · valuables · verbals · wearables · yibbles

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIBBLES

niaiserie · nialamide · Niamey · Niarchos · nib · nibbed · nibbing · nibble · nibbler · nibblingly · Nibelung · Nibelungen · Nibelungenlied · niblick · niblike · nibs · NIC · nicad

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIBBLES

breakables · collywobbles · comestibles · deliverables · durables · Elgin marbles · enfants terribles · green vegetables · jumper cables · mixed doubles · perishables · recyclables · renewables · riding stables · tax tables · teething troubles · that´s the way the cookie crumbles · the collywobbles · the Troubles · the Twelve Tables

Synonyms and antonyms of nibbles in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NIBBLES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nibbles» and belong to the same grammatical category.
bite · crumb · eat · gnaw · morsel · munch · nip · peck · pick at · snack · taste · titbit

Translation of «nibbles» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF NIBBLES

Find out the translation of nibbles to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of nibbles from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nibbles» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

aperitivos
570 millions of speakers
en

English

nibbles
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

nibbles
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يقضم
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

грызет
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

petiscos
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

nibbles
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

amuse-gueules
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Menggigit
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Knabbereien
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ニブル
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

니블
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Nibbles
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Nibbles
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

நிப்லெஸ்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

निब्बल्स
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

atıştırmalık
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

stuzzichini
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

przekąski
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

гризе
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

nibbles
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σνακ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nootjes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nibbles
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nibbles
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nibbles

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIBBLES»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of nibbles
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «nibbles».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nibbles

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «NIBBLES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nibbles.
1
Wally Schirra
When a man looks across a street, sees a pretty girl, and waves at her, that's not a rendezvous, that's a passing acquaintance. When he walks across the street and nibbles on her ear, that's a rendezvous!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIBBLES»

Discover the use of nibbles in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nibbles and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nibbles: a green tale
The dandelions are disappearing, so Nibbles must learn to grow his own
Charlotte Middleton, 2010
2
Elizabeth Taylor's Nibbles and Me
Recounted here are such stories as the happiest birthday of her life, when she was given King Charles, the horse who was called The Pi in National Velvet, because only Elizabeth could ride him.
Elizabeth Taylor, 2011
3
Nibbles' Garden: Another Green Tale
In this sequel to Nibbles, the adorable guinea pig and his new friend raise caterpillars
‎2012
4
Nibbles Nighttime Adventure
NIBBLES NIGHTTIME ADVENTURE, is based on an actual experience that happened, when Heather was a young child and had a pet hamster. The books characters are so loveable and fun, they will quickly become friends to any young reader.
Mj Hinnerichs, 2012
5
Wine Bites: 64 Simple Nibbles That Pair Perfectly with Wine
Wine Bites is an inspiring cookbook for those who entertain casually and frequently.
Barbara Scott-Goodman, 2011
6
Nibbles O'Hare
Having moved to the country and convinced his new neighbors that he is the Easter Bunny, Nibbles O'Hare finds himself forced to carry out the duty of delivering a multitude of Easter baskets.
Betty Paraskevas, Michael Paraskevas, 2001
7
Nibbles 'n' Bits
Fangs 'n' Foxes By Mardi BallouDarnell DeLouis, leader of the Trenton, New Jersey Black Guards, an elite vampire group, faces his biggest challenge ever.
Mardi Ballou, Judy Mays, Deliliah Delvin, 2005
8
My Big Book of Nibbles: 5 Great Stories for Boys
If you've ever wanted to zoom into outer-space like an astronaut, be brave enough to ride a roller-coaster, care for a lost dog, sail the seas on a pirate ship or dress up as a gorilla, then this is the book for you!
Margaret Clark, Victor Kellerher, David Metzenthen, 2012
9
Nibbles, the Mostly Mischievous Monkey
Another day, Jean decided to introduce Nibbles to her horse, Buddy. She loved riding him; why wouldn't Nibbles? She went to the pasture and got Buddy. She brushed him well and brought him to the house, then ran in to get Nibbles. "Come  ...
Martha Myers, 2003
10
The Big Waves: Aussie Nibbles
Sandy's beach holiday at Perfect Bay is perfect! The waves are just the right size. But when Sandy is dumped by a BIG wave, her holiday isn't perfect anymore . . .
Raewyn Caisley, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIBBLES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nibbles is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nibbles: Coach's Smoke
On the menu: Smoked meats (beef brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, chicken, turkey), burgers and sandwiches, baked potatoes. Good to ... «Waco Tribune-Herald, Jul 15»
2
Social Seen: Culture Collective, Cariwest Gala
Featuring: Cocktails and tasty nibbles, silent auction and live entertainment. About Cariwest: The event is a non-profit Caribbean arts festival ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
3
Taste & Brew of Kalamazoo: 8 treats to try
We tried their samoas — little pockets of phyllo dough filled with seasoned ground beef. They're terrific little nibbles if you want something to ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
4
Share this story
There's great wine and beer, live music and complimentary nibbles. Main Rd, McLaren Vale, tonight (Friday, July 24) 5-8pm. Free entry. «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
5
Dining: Les Fillettes is shining example of resto renewal
... of tapas-sized (sharing) plates at $6 for those who want to enhance their regular menu or simply enjoy a few nibbles with a glass of wine. «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
6
James Griffin: The perfect festival film
At our own after-party at a bar, as the Beloved and I consumed non-crayfish nibbles, I decided what animal I should like to be turned into, if the ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
7
Great Breaks Print Gallery
... of buoys off the Florida coast? Well, we've compiled that and more into numerical nibbles with this edition of By The Numbers. Enjoy! «Surfline.com Surf News, Jul 15»
8
Commons Confidential: Milibandoned, Harman's hardships and …
The nibbles were smaller than a teacher's pay rise but the alcohol flowed mightily well. The Chancer of the Exchequer's crash diet has lost him ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
9
First bite: Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma's Stadium neighborhood
At Indo, Ngov and Nanakornphanom feature street nibbles from a broader swath of Asia. This also is food mostly meant to be eaten by hand. «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
10
Spring cleaning risky: ACC
... friends and enjoy a long overdue lunch with maybe a little shoe shopping afterwards followed by wine and nibbles to wrap up the afternoon. «Hawke's Bay Today, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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