nibble


nibble (http://definr.com/nibble)

     n 1: a small byte [syn: nybble]
     2: gentle biting
     v 1: bite off very small pieces; "She nibbled on her cracker"
     2: eat intermittently; take small bites of; "He pieced at the
        sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal--she
        just picks at the food" [syn: pick, piece]
     3: eat lightly; "She just nibbles at her food" [syn: munch]
        [ant: gorge]