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.

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^[1]:

     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.