niblet

noun

1. A kernel of corn, usually from a can.

   “Jerry Seinfeld: She eats her peas one at a time.[…]I've seen her eat Corn Niblets. But she scooped them.”

   ““Oh, look at those perfect little toes, so plump, like little niblets. Like little corn niblets.” “Maize.” “That's right, honey. Hot damn it, those things are beautiful! Gimme gimme gimme. Gimme just a little. Gimme just a -- Mmm.” “Ugh.””

2. A small piece of something, especially of snack food.

   “niblets of nuts”

   “niblets of information”

   “niblets of bone”

   “Replace the resin with real ice, and substitute an orchid or rose petal or other edible niblet for the fly, and you’ve got the latest microtrend in upscale mixology — or at least in precious garnishes.”

   “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.”