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PECK AT Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the phrase peck at. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase peck at. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PECK AT

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peck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

• a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

• a light kiss

• bite by a bird

verb

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• kiss lightly

• eat like a bird

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

pick at
verbv
verb

• pluck or pull at with the fingers

• eat like a bird

• express a negative opinion of

Best Hypernyms For PECK AT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for peck at, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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eat

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