to humiliate; to provoke; to speak in a cocky and cheeky manner
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
cocky and cheeky
A depth of one inch on the ground, used as a measurement of rainfall.
A small island; an islet.
A meadow, pasture, field, or haugh.
Any very short distance.
A depth of one inch in a glass, used as a rough measurement of alcoholic beverages.
An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, roughly the width of a thumb.
Any of various similar units of length in other traditional systems of measurement.
To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.
To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
To fit into a tight place.
The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
An instance of squeezing.
A close or tight fit.
The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
A difficult position.
A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
A traversal of a narrow passage.
A romantic partner.
A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
A hug or other affectionate grasp.