pickups
noun
Meaning
- An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
- A pickup truck.
- (usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.
- 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.
- A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
- In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
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