Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pecke
verb
/pɛk/
Definition
To pick at something lightly or to act in a pecking manner, often referring to a bird’s behavior.
Examples
- The bird began to pecke at the seeds scattered on the ground.
- She watched her little sister pecke at her food, hardly eating anything.
Meaning
The action of pecking, similar to how birds feed.
Synonyms
- peck
- dab
- nibble