plucking

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb pull or pull out sharply
  2. verb sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
  3. verb rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Synonyms

pluck, tweak, pull off, pick off

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