nibble

US /ˈnɪb.əl/
UK /ˈnɪb.əl/
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1.

grignoter, mordiller

take small bites out of (something)

:
The rabbit began to nibble on the carrot.
Le lapin commença à grignoter la carotte.
She would often nibble on a piece of chocolate while working.
Elle avait l'habitude de grignoter un morceau de chocolat en travaillant.
2.

mordiller, montrer un léger intérêt

show slight interest in a proposal or offer

:
The client seemed to nibble at the idea of a new marketing campaign.
Le client a semblé mordiller l'idée d'une nouvelle campagne de marketing.
Investors are starting to nibble at the company's shares.
Les investisseurs commencent à mordiller les actions de l'entreprise.
1.

grignotage, bouchée

a small bite or a small amount of food

:
He took a small nibble of the cookie.
Il a pris une petite bouchée du biscuit.
The fish gave a gentle nibble on the bait.
Le poisson a donné un léger mordillement à l'appât.