NYT Dictionary

NIBBLING

/ˈnɪb(ə)lɪŋ/

NounVerbNIB-blingnib-bling · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The act or sound of one who nibbles.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nibble pick piece appetite chewingconsumptiondevouringdietingdining gluttony

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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