"niblet" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnɪblət/ Forms: niblets [plural]
Etymology: From nib + -let. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nib|let}} nib + -let Head templates: {{en-noun}} niblet (plural niblets)
  1. A kernel of corn, usually from a can.
    Sense id: en-niblet-en-noun-IKUFWfuW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -let, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 82 18 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -let: 78 22 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 83 17 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 86 14
  2. A small piece of something, especially of snack food.
    Sense id: en-niblet-en-noun-ydoMN2Ub

Inflected forms

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  "etymology_text": "From nib + -let.",
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          "ref": "1995 September 21, Larry David, “The Engagement”, in Seinfeld, season 7, episode 1, National Broadcasting Company:",
          "text": "Jerry Seinfeld: She eats her peas one at a time.[…]I've seen her eat Corn Niblets. But she scooped them.",
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        ]
      ]
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        {
          "text": "niblets of nuts",
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        },
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          "text": "niblets of bone",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "ref": "2018 June 13, Michael Schein, “Author Simon Sinek Is Full Of Hot Air (And Other Reasons You Should Follow His Lead)”, in Forbes:",
          "text": "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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        },
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