pinching
verb (present participle)UK /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
US /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
Pinching is squeezing someone's skin tightly between your fingers, which can hurt.
The little boy got in trouble for pinching his sister.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taking something small without permission, especially money.
He was caught pinching cookies from the jar.
3. Causing sharp pain or discomfort, like shoes that are too tight.
These new shoes are pinching my toes.
4. The act of saving money very carefully by spending as little as possible.
With pinching and planning, they saved enough for a trip.