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Apart from the basic sense "to eat," what connotative sense does the word "nibble" carry?

in small bits



with relish



in large chunks



without pause

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Nibble has the connotation of in small bits.  When you nibble on something, you eat in in small bites.  It is often said that mice nibble on cheese.
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