Pickups
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Pickups
noun
- 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.
"At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."
- 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.
"Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested."
- A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.