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Future332 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

NIbble sunflower seeds?

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.

  • 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."

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