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peck 1, verb (oh)




[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: Probably from pick]
[I and T] if a bird pecks something or pecks at something, it makes quick repeated movements with its beak to try to eat part of it, make a hole in it etc
peck at
::birds pecking at breadcrumbs on the pavement
peck sb on the cheek/forehead etc
to kiss someone quickly and lightly
::She pecked her father lightly on the cheek.
peck at [peck at sth] phr v
to eat only a little bit of a meal because you are not interested in it or not hungry
::She pecked at her food in silence.