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niblet en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈnɪblət/

Etymology

Etymology tree English nib Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Old French -el Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Old French -eletbor. Middle English -let English -let English niblet From nib + -let.

Meanings

1. A kernel of corn, usually from a can.
   • Jerry Seinfeld: She eats her peas one at a time.[…]I've seen her eat Corn Niblets. But she scooped them. 1995 September 21, Larry David, “The Engagement”, in Seinfeld, season 7, episode 1, National Broadcasting Company:
   • “Oh, look at those perfect little toes, so plump, like little niblets. Like little corn niblets.” “Maize.” “That's right, honey. Hot damn it, those things are beautiful! Gimme gimme gimme. Gimme just a little. Gimme just a -- Mmm.” “Ugh.” 2006 October 8, Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer, “Showdown at Cremation Creek, Part 1” (19:08 from the start), in The Venture Bros., season 2, episode 11, spoken by Sergeant Hatred (Brendon Small):
2. A small piece of something, especially of snack food.
   • niblets of nuts
   • niblets of bone
   • Sometimes it pays to overcomplicate your simple messages. Make a list of ten-dollar words, scientific terms, and obscure niblets of jargon and find ways to use them. Your reputation and authority will soar. 2018 June 13, Michael Schein, “Author Simon Sinek Is Full Of Hot Air (And Other Reasons You Should Follow His Lead)”, in Forbes, archived from the original on 13 Jul 2020:
   • niblets of information
   • Replace the resin with real ice, and substitute an orchid or rose petal or other edible niblet for the fly, and you’ve got the latest microtrend in upscale mixology — or at least in precious garnishes. 2007 February 9, Jonathan Miles, “Barkeep, There’s a ...”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 17 Jan 2018:

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