peck at

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To eat very small amounts of food, without interest or appetite : To eat only tiny bites of a meal, often moving the food around the plate rather than consuming it. This action resembles how a bird pecks at seeds or crumbs. 2. To nibble at or pick at food : To eat in a hesitant, finicky, or critical manner. Usage The verb "peck at" is used to describe the action of eating m...