English · Phrasal verb Candidate

peck at

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To nag

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Ghouls and harpies!" Brissenden snapped out with clicking teeth. "Yes, I know the spawn—complacently pecking at him for his Father Damien letter, analyzing him, weighing him—"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To eat unenthusiastically and in small bites.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ăn không hào hứng và từng miếng nhỏ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peck at” mean?

To nag

Is “peck at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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