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to peck at
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to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner
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Example
The cat would peck at its food, taking small bites at a time.
The toddler would peck at the vegetables on his plate, preferring the pasta.
She decided to peck at the salad, saving room for dessert.
Not feeling very hungry, she opted to peck at the snacks during the party.
Instead of devouring the meal, he chose to peck at it slowly.
