pickup

Meaning

Noun

• An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
• A pickup truck.
• 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.
• An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.
• The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain
• The act of answering a telephone.
• A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.
• The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.
• A time during which passengers, such as school children, are picked up.
• The rate at which a motor vehicle picks up speed.

Origin

• From pick + up.