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    [Verb]  | "pick" | \ ˈpik \


    1: to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument

    2: to remove bit by bit

    3: to remove covering or adhering matter from

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English piken, partly from Old English *pīcian (akin to Middle Dutch picken to prick); partly from Middle French piquer to prick {mat|pike|};

    [Verb]  | "pick" 


    1: to throw or thrust with effort : hurl

    2: to throw (a shuttle) across the loom

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English pykken to pitch (a tent); akin to Middle English picchen to pitch;

    [Verb]  | "cher*ry-pick" | \ ˈcher-ē-ˌpik \


    1: to select the best or most desirable

    2: to select as being the best or most desirable; also : to select the best or most desirable from

    Origin: 1965 ;

    [Verb]  | "nit*pick" | \ ˈnit-ˌpik \


    1: to engage in nit-picking

    2: to criticize by nit-picking

    Origin: 1956 ;

     Back-formation from nit-picking;

    [Verb]  | "pick off" 


    1: to shoot or bring down especially one by one

    2: to put out (a base runner who is off base) with a quick throw (as from the pitcher or catcher)

    3: intercept

    Origin: 1810 ;

    [Noun]  | "brain-pick*ing" | \ ˈbrān-ˌpi-kiŋ \


    1: the act of gathering information from another's mind

    Origin: 1843 ;

    [Noun]  | "flat-pick*ing" | \ ˈflat-ˌpi-kiŋ \


    1: a method of playing a stringed instrument (such as a guitar) with a plectrum held between the thumb and index finger

    Origin: 1970 ;

    [Noun]  | "nit-pick*ing" | \ ˈnit-ˌpi-kiŋ \


    1: minute and usually unjustified criticism

    Origin: 1951 ;

     {see: |nit:1|nit:1};

    [Noun]  | "nit" | \ ˈnit \


    1: the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect; also : the insect itself when young

    2: a minor shortcoming

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English nite, from Old English hnitu; akin to Old High German hniz nit, Greek konid-, konis;

    [Adjective]  | "cot*ton-pick*ing" | \ ˈkä-tᵊn-ˌpi-kiŋ \


    1: damned —used as an intensive or as a generalized expression of disapproval

    Origin: 1917 ;

    [Noun]  | "picking" 


    1: the act or process of selecting;


      * e.g., " ... the picking of new recruits went on for three days "



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    [Verb]  | "picking" 


    1: to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use;


      * e.g., " ... pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner "




    2: to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities;


      * e.g., " ... I pick you as my partner "



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    3: to bring (something volatile or intense) into being;


      * e.g., " ... he seems to be trying to pick a fight "



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    [Verb]  | "pick" 


    1: to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use;


      * e.g., " ... pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner "




    2: to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities;


      * e.g., " ... I pick you as my partner "



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    3: to bring (something volatile or intense) into being;


      * e.g., " ... he seems to be trying to pick a fight "



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    [Verb]  | "picking out" 


    [Verb]  | "picking over" 


    [Verb]  | "picking off" 


    1: to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course;


      * e.g., " ... picked off more passes than any other player in the division "



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    [Verb]  | "picking up" 


    1: to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in;


      * e.g., " ... he has a knack for picking up a language in a few weeks "




    2: to bring together in one body or place;


      * e.g., " ... pick up all of your things because we have to be off this beach before dark "




    3: to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for;


      * e.g., " ... could you pick up some milk at the store? "




    [Phrase]  | "picking at" 


    1: to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders;


      * e.g., " ... Stop picking at your sister. "



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    [Phrase]  | "picking on" 


    1: to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats;


      * e.g., " ... Picking on others is not tolerated at this school. "



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    2: to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults;


      * e.g., " ... Stop picking on your siblings! "



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    [Phrase]  | "picking the brains of" 


    1: to put a series of questions to;


      * e.g., " ... The conference presented an opportunity to pick the brains of some of the world's greatest scientists. "



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     [ "Pick on" ]

    1: To treat someone unfairly by criticizing or punishing them.

      * e.g.,  ... My sister was always picked on at school. 

     [ "Pick on" ]

    2: To harass or bother someone or something, usually unfairly.

      * e.g.,  ... Please stop picking on me! I'm tired of it. 

     [ "Pick" ]

    1: A triangular or tear dropped shaped piece of plastic use to pluck the stings of a guitar. At first glance they appear inanimate ordinary plastic; however guitar picks are actually made from a very rare from of sentient plastic that has a tendency to roam around when left unattended. Their adventures can last up to two full weeks, and while most picks usually return to their place of origin, a poor sense of direction cause many to become lost, and some even intentionally run away. Picks also have a unique telepathic ability and can sense peoples joy, the more one enjoys using a particular pick, the more likely it is to abandon its owner.

      * e.g.,  ... I just bought 200 picks at the music store, by the time I actually went to play guitar I could only find one. 

     [ "No Picks" ]

    1: When you don't give a FUCK.

      * e.g.,  ... I currently posses, no picks. 

     [ "pick at" ]

    1: To persistently &/ or Unneccesaarily find fault with something.

      * e.g.,  ... I hate my new boss, he constantly pick at my work and often tells me to do it again, even though there is nothing with it. 

     [ "Pick" ]

    1: Extremely weak or lame.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: Do you know James? 

     [ "picked on" ]

    1: bullyed

      * e.g.,  ... he has been picked on in middle school 

     [ "pick" ]

    1: A small, piece of plastic often triangular or "teardrop" in shape.

      * e.g.,  ... I just bought a pack of 2,000 picks on eBay. 

     [ "pick" ]

    2: Guitar picks come in varying colors and thicknesses (thin, medium, hard, etc.) and can only be bought in packs.

      * e.g.,  ... Pick your 4th string, I think it's out of tune. 

     [ "pick" ]

    3: Also an alternative term for "pluck", as in, to "pick" a string.

     [ "pick" ]

    1: adj: to comb your afro

      * e.g.,  ... Brotha pick yo' fro cause its flat on one side. 

     [ "pick" ]

    1: The little piece of plastic you use to play guitar.

      * e.g.,  ... Damn, I keep losing my picks! 

     [ "pick" ]

    1: An interception, mainly in the game of football.

      * e.g.,  ... Good defense, majority of the time, makes a quarterback throw a pick. 

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