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