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Meaning of pick-up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pick-up

noun

Definitions

  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.

    Example: At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey.

  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.

    Example: Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested.