Pluck at

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verb

To gently touch or pull something repeatedly.

He nervously plucked at the cuffs of his suit.
Visual representation of "pluck at" - To gently touch or pull something repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • pluck at strings
  • pluck at clothing
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Anxious Habit

Often used to describe a nervous or habitual action when someone is worried or anxious.

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During the interview, she began plucking at her necklace.
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Subtle Attention

Indicates a desire to draw attention to an object or area without being blatant.

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He plucked at his shirt to subtly show his support for the cause.
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Repetitive Action

Implies a repeated, often absent-minded, action which is not meant to alter something significantly.

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Lost in thought, she plucked at a loose thread on her sweater.
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