NIBBLE

Nibble

In computing, a nibble is a four-bit aggregation, or half an octet. As a nibble contains 4 bits, there are sixteen possible values, so a nibble corresponds to a single hexadecimal digit .

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nibble

Noun

  1. A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
  2. Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.

Verb

  1. To eat with small, quick bites.
    The rabbit nibbled the lettuce.
  2. To bite lightly.
    He nibbled at my neck and made me shiver.


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