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pickups

noun

Meaning

  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.
  6. In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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