Meaning of つつく in Japanese

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Definition of つつく

  1. (v5k, vt) to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge
  2. to peck at (one's food); to pick at

    彼女はころんでひじをついた。
    She hurt her elbow when she fell down.

  3. to peck at (someone's faults, etc.)

    テーブルにひじを突くのはやめなさい。
    Stop resting your elbows on the table.

  4. to egg on; to put up to

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