Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-at
phrasal verb
/pɪk æt/
Definition
To touch or nibble something lightly and repeatedly.
Examples
- She tends to pick at her food when she’s not feeling hungry.
- He picked at the loose threads on his sweater.
- The cat likes to pick at the grass in the garden.
Meaning
To take small bits from something or to scratch at it without fully engaging.
Synonyms
- Nibble
- Scrape
- Poke at
