nibblies
Small finger foods
Nibblies are small snacks or finger foods served at parties or gatherings—things you nibble rather than make a meal of.
The term is informal and cheerful, common in Australian and British English: We put out some nibblies before dinner.
Crisps, nuts, cheese cubes, and crackers all qualify as nibblies.
British fried potato slices
- pretzelsTwisted baked snack food
- popcornHeated grain that puffs
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- chipsThin fried slices
nuts · almonds · cashews · peanuts · pistachios · walnuts · pecans · jerky
Bite-sized topped appetizers
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
antipasti · meze · samosas · spring rolls · dumplings · empanadas · stuffed mushrooms · deviled eggs
crisps
British fried potato slices
chips · nuts · almonds · cashews · peanuts · pistachios · walnuts · pecans · jerky · biscuits
canapés
Bite-sized topped appetizers
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
crostini · antipasti · meze · samosas · spring rolls · dumplings · empanadas · stuffed mushrooms · deviled eggs · satay
finger food
Utensil-free small bites
bites · grazing · noshing · picking · snacking · buffet · spread · platter · tapas · small plates
nibbliesmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · feast · main dish · hearty meal · banquet
nibbliessit-down dinner
Meal served at tables
formal dinner · fine dining · sit-down meal · silver service · banquet