pecking
word · lemma: peck
Definition
'Pecking' means repeatedly striking or eating with a beak, like a bird does. It can also refer to making light, quick taps with something pointed.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for birds, but sometimes describes people tapping or picking at things lightly. Can also appear in phrases like "pecking order" (social hierarchy). Not used for hard or violent hitting.
Spanish: picoteo - picoteandoPortuguese (BR): bicando - bicadaPortuguese (PT): bicar - bicadaChinese (Simplified): 啄 - 啄食Chinese (Traditional): 啄 - 啄食Hindi: चोंच मारनाArabic: نقر
Example Sentences
The chicken is pecking at the seeds.
basic
I saw a bird pecking on the tree trunk.
basic
The baby was pecking at his food slowly.
basic
He kept pecking at the keyboard, trying to finish his work.
natural
Stop pecking at your lunch and eat properly.
natural
There was a loud pecking noise coming from outside the window.
natural