pick at meaning and definition

PICK AT verb

Definition of pick at (verb)

1. pluck or pull at with the fingers
   • "She picked nervously at the buttons of her blouse"
   • synonyms: pluck at, pull at
2. eat like a bird
   • "The anorexic girl just picks at her food"
   • synonyms: peck, peck at
3. express a negative opinion of
   • "She disparaged her student's efforts"
   • synonyms: belittle, disparage
   • antonym: blandish