snibble [snib-uhl] verb, noun
Compound word, invented by Andy. From the English words "sniff" and "nibble".
It's like when people taste wine. They swish it around, then have a look at it, then take a sniff, and finally drink it. No, not finally, because then they spit it out!
Anyway, cats have a similar way of getting to know something, by first leaning into it for a good sniff, then when we're happy with that, and usually without warning, we'll sink the teeth in and give it a bit of a chew. This act of sniffing, followed by nibbling has been dubbed, by Andy, to be "snibbling". It can occur with food, but also on occasion furniture, clothing, or a finger.
So this blog is educational!
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