pinching

[US]/ˈpɪn.tʃɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpɪn.tʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of pinching; to squeeze tightly
adj.stingy; causing pain

Phrases & Collocations

pinching pennies

pinching cheeks

pinching fingers

pinching nerves

pinching skin

pinching thoughts

pinching action

pinching pain

pinching ideas

pinching time

Example Sentences

she was pinching the fabric to check its quality.

he was pinching his nose to avoid the bad smell.

they were pinching pennies to save for a vacation.

she kept pinching herself to see if it was real.

he was pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration.

my little brother loves pinching my cheeks.

she was pinching the dough to shape it.

he felt like pinching himself after winning the lottery.

she was pinching the edges of the paper to make it neat.

he was pinching his girlfriend's arm playfully.

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