what verb can be used when talking about eating sunflower seeds?
to nibble sunflower seeds?
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In US English, the verb "nibble" is typically used for animals. If used for a person, it would be in a derogatory sense, as though the person resembled an animal - specifically, a mouse - in his actions. It would not be used for a person eating sunflower seeds.
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In US English, the verb "nibble" is typically used for animals. If used for a person, it would be in a derogatory sense, as though the person resembled an animal - specifically, a mouse - in his actions. It would not be used for a person eating sunflower seeds. For sunflower seeds, the verb would be simply "eating."