beliscada — meaning in English

English meaning

• nibble verb To eat something by taking small, repeated bites.
• pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.

Senses

beliscada is used for these senses in English:

• nibble An act of taking a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, especially with the front teeth; the bite or bites so taken.
• pinch The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

nibble — full definition

1. verb To eat something by taking small, repeated bites.
2. verb To show mild or cautious interest in something, such as an offer or opportunity.
3. noun A small bite, or a small amount of food eaten in small bites.
4. noun In computing, a unit of digital information equal to half a byte (four bits).

pinch — full definition

1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.

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