niblet

English

Etymology

From nib +‎ -let.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪblət/

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.
    • 2006 October 8, Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer, “Showdown at Cremation Creek, Part 1” (19:08 from the start), in The Venture Bros.‎[1], season 2, episode 11, spoken by Sergeant Hatred (Brendon Small):
      “Oh, look at those perfect little toes, so plump, like little niblets. Like little corn niblets.” “Maize.” “That's right, honey. Hot damn it, those things are beautiful! Gimme gimme gimme. Gimme just a little. Gimme just a -- Mmm.” “Ugh.”
  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[2]:
      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.
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