/ˈpin.tʃe/; /ˈpin.tʃi/ (informal)

Definitions

1. noun

A pinch, especially of salt or spices; a pinch of salt, used especially in cooking.

“She added a pinch to the soup for flavor.”

2. noun

A person who pinches or steals, especially food.

“The pinche in the restaurant was caught by the manager.”

3. verb

To pinch or seize (something) suddenly or briefly.

“The child pinched the balloon and it popped.”

4. verb

To steal or take something, especially food, from someone.

“People pinched food from the buffet without paying.”

5. verb

To take something away, especially something that belongs to someone else.

“The pinched his neighbor’s newspaper from the doorstep.”

6. interjection

An expression of surprise or alarm.

“Pinche, look at that huge spider!”