拿捏

拿捏
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(lit. and fig.) to grasp; to control

3 meanings
MEANING3 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    (lit. and fig.) to grasp; to control

    • He has a real talent for knowing how to handle things appropriately.

  2. adjective

    (dialect) affecting shyness; coy

    • She always puts on affected airs.

  3. verb

    (dialect) to deliberately create difficulties; to threaten

    • He always likes to have leverage over others.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

To grasp is to use your hand closed tightly to hold something firmly.

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