niblet

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English

Etymology

From nib +‎ -let.

Pronunciation

Noun

niblet (plural niblets)

  1. A kernel of corn, usually from a can.
    • 1995 September 21, Larry David, “The Engagement”, in Seinfeld, season 7, episode 1, National Broadcasting Company:
      Jerry Seinfeld: She eats her peas one at a time. [] I've seen her eat Corn Niblets. But she scooped them.
  2. A small piece of something, especially of snack food.
    niblets of nuts
    niblets of information
    niblets of bone
    • 2018 June 13, Michael Schein, “Author Simon Sinek Is Full Of Hot Air (And Other Reasons You Should Follow His Lead)”, in Forbes:
      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.