pick at

verb

1. intr, preposition to make criticisms of in a niggling or petty manner

Example Sentences

A very popular FPL pick at the moment and one flagged as a player to watch in this column three weeks ago.

From BBC

Sell stays fueled by drinking water with a sports drink powder mixed into it and picking at a protein bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

She had a bare foot resting on her knee and was picking at an open sore.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Agriculture veterinarian epidemiologist, said there was probably very little risk to public health in having the animals piled up — even if they were picked at and consumed by buzzards, ravens and flies.

From Los Angeles Times

Gavin Lux and Freddie Freeman were also healthy enough to be in the starting lineup, with the latter recording a single and making two key picks at first base.

From Los Angeles Times