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The correct spelling is pickup.
How to pronounce pickup
noun
Say it like: Pik-up
The correct spelling is pickup. An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player. For example: "At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."
Usage Examples
“At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey.”
“Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested.”
“The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith”
Definition
noun
- 1.An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
- 2.A pickup truck.
- 3.(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.
- 4.An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.
- 5.A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
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