つつく
tsutsuku
Translations
1.
to poke
2.
to peck
Notes
The verb 'つつく' is often used to describe a light, repetitive action, such as poking someone to get their attention or a bird pecking at something. It is generally neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and more formal contexts depending on the conjugation and context.
Examples
彼は指で私をつついた。
Kare wa yubi de watashi o tsutsuita.
He poked me with his finger.
鳥が地面をつついている。
Tori ga jimen o tsutsuite iru.
The bird is pecking at the ground.