snittle

snɪtəl, nɪtəl

Definitions

1. verb

to nibble or bite at something, especially the skin, in a gentle or playful manner

“The kitten snittle the child’s ankle while they were playing.”

2. noun

a gentle nibble or bite, especially on the skin

“She got a small snittle from the mosquito while we were hiking.”

Synonyms

  • nibble
  • nip

Antonyms

  • gash
  • lacerate