Of bytes and nibbles

Most of you have probably heard of a byte, which is equivalent to 8 bits. And for the more computer-savvy ones, you would know that a "word" is equal to 2 bytes (16 bits). But did you know that a "nibble" is half a byte (4 bits)?

I heard of it for the first time today, while looking through a datasheet (or an application note, as the case might be...but that doesn't matter) There was a glossary at the end and the word "nibble" caught my eye...and was I surprised to see the definition! lol