The phrase "haddest a bite" refers to the act of taking a small amount of food by biting it. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this action, including nibble, snack, graze, munch, sample, taste, and bite. Nibble implies taking small bites of food repeatedly, while snack suggests a more substantial amount of food consumed between meals. Grazing refers to a continuous and leisurely consumption of small amounts of food over a period. Munching implies a loud and vigorous biting, while tasting and sampling suggest a brief or exploratory consumption of food. Finally, biting refers to a more decisive and aggressive act of taking a chunk of food.