To take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, of (something). • To lightly bite (a person or animal, or part of their body), especially in a loving or playful manner; to nip. • To make (a hole in something) through small bites. • To make (one's way) through or while taking small bites. • Chiefly followed by into or to: to cause (something) to be in a certain state through small bites. • Followed by away, off, etc.: to remove (something) through small bites. • To remove (small pieces) from glass, tile, etc., with a tool; also, to remove small pieces from (glass, tile, etc.) with a tool. • To fidget or play with (something), especially with the fingers or hands. • To catch (someone); to nab. • To steal (something); to pilfer. • Chiefly followed by at, away, or on: to take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites; to eat (at frequent intervals) with small, quick bites. • To lightly bite, especially in a loving or playful manner. • Chiefly followed by at: to show slight interest in something, such as a commercial opportunity or a proposal. • Followed by away at: to reduce or use up gradually; to eat. • Followed by at: of a batter: to make an indecisive attempt to bat a ball bowled outside the off stump. • Synonym of tramline (“of a vehicle: to tend to follow the contours of the ground with its wheels”). • To fidget or play, especially with the fingers or hands. • Chiefly followed by at: to make insignificant complaints; to carp, to cavil, to find fault. • To engage in sexual intercourse.