alfinetar
verb/aɫfinɨˈtaɾ/low
al·fi·ne·tar
Definitions
1To stick or fix with a pin; to pin.
I'll pin the pattern onto the fabric before sewing.
She pinned the badge onto her coat.
2To attack or criticize in a subtle, biting, or ironic way, usually with words.
During the debate, he didn't miss a chance to needle his opponent.
Her comment was laced with sarcasm.
Common collocations
to needle someone
Etymology
De 'alfinete' + sufixo verbal '-ar'.