Pronunciation: /pɪntʃ/
noun a painful or sharp sensation typically caused by something being squeezed or compressed
A1 I felt a pinch in my arm.
A2 She gave me a pinch to wake me up.
B1 He added a pinch of salt to the soup for flavor.
B2 The chef's secret ingredient was a pinch of cinnamon.
C1 The pinch of the economic crisis was felt by all sectors.
C2 She managed to win the race by a pinch, crossing the finish line just ahead of her competitor.
verb to steal something, typically in a quick and secretive manner
A1 I pinch my sister when she annoys me.
A2 She pinched her arm to see if it was a dream.
B1 He pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration.
B2 The chef pinched some salt into the soup for extra flavor.
C1 The tailor pinched the fabric to check its quality.
C2 She pinched herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
formal She added a pinch of salt to the soup for extra flavor.
informal Can you pass me the salt? I just need a pinch for my dish.
slang I'll just add a pinch of this secret ingredient to make it pop.
figurative He felt a pinch in his heart when he saw his childhood home being torn down.
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