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1pickup
noun pick·up \ˈpik-ˌəp\
: a small truck that has an open back with low sides
: the act of going somewhere to get a person or thing that you will then take to another place
: an increase in activity
Full Definition of PICKUP
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: one that is picked up: as a : a hitchhiker who is given a ride b : a temporary chance acquaintance c : a player acquired from another team
2
: the act or process of picking up: as a : a revival of business activity b : acceleration c : the act or technique of making the acquaintance of a previously unknown person especially for amorous purposes
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: the conversion of mechanical movements into electrical impulses in the reproduction of sound; also : a device (as on a phonograph) for making such conversion
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a : the reception of sound or an image into a radio or television transmitting apparatus for conversion into electrical signals b : a device (as a microphone or a television camera) for converting sound or the image of a scene into electrical signals
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: a light truck having an enclosed cab and an open body with low sides and tailgate —called also pickup truck
6
: a pickup game <playing pickup>
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First Known Use of PICKUP
1848
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2pickup
adjective
: organized informally with people who are available or nearby at the time
: of or relating to the act of trying to meet strangers in order to have brief sexual relationships with them
Full Definition of PICKUP
: utilizing or comprising local or available personnel especially without formal organization <a pickup basketball game> <a pickup band>
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First Known Use of PICKUP
1909
PICKUP Defined for Kids
pickup
noun pick·up \ˈpik-ˌəp\
Definition of PICKUP for Kids
: a light truck with an open body and low sides
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