pick at Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb pluck or pull at with the fingers
    pull at; pluck at.
    • She picked nervously at the buttons of her blouse
  2. verb eat like a bird
    peck; peck at.
    • The anorexic girl just picks at her food
  3. verb express a negative opinion of
    disparage; belittle.
    • She disparaged her student's efforts

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