pinch
//pɪntʃ//
Verb
pinchInfinitive
pinchPresent tense
pinchedPast tense
pinchedPast participle
pinchingPresent participle
pinchesThird-person singular
1
To squeeze something, especially skin, tightly between the thumb and finger.
She pinched his cheek playfully.
2
To steal something, especially something of small value.
Someone pinched my pen from my desk.
3
To cause discomfort or pain by being too tight, as shoes or clothing.
These new shoes pinch my toes.
Noun
pinchSingular
pinchesPlural
1
An act of squeezing something tightly between the thumb and finger.
She gave his cheek a gentle pinch.
2
A small amount of something, especially a substance that can be held between the thumb and finger.
Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
3
A difficult or stressful situation, especially one involving a lack of money.
We're in a bit of a pinch this month because of unexpected expenses.