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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
Example
The toddler would peck at the vegetables on his plate, preferring the pasta.
The cat would peck at its food, taking small bites at a time.
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.
