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Nibble
When a batsman indecisively pushes at a delivery pitched outside of off stump, rather than leaving it or playing a committed stroke. Term derived from the tentative way a mouse has a nibble at cheese. Contact with the ball will often result in an edge to the wicketkeeper or slips.
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