nibble
verb
- Take small bites out of
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny nibbling on carrots.
Hamsters frequently take a nibble of food at a time.
verb
- Show cautious interest in a project or proposal
Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.
At the auction, various items were brought out in the hopes that buyers would react with a nibble.