Pickup

/ˈpɪk.ʌp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vehicle designed for carrying goods or passengers; typically a pickup truck.

He drove his pickup to the construction site.

The act of collecting someone or something.

I scheduled a pickup for the package at noon.

An improvement or increase in condition, performance, or interest.

The team saw a noticeable pickup in their sales after the advertising campaign.

verb

To lift or gather up.

She had to pick up the toys from the floor.

To take on or resume an activity.

Let's pick up the conversation where we left off.

From the combination of 'pick' + 'up', first used in the 19th century.

pickup line

A humorous or clever remark intended to start a conversation with someone you are interested in.

pickup artist

A person who practices techniques aimed at improving their success in relationships and flirtation.

truck pickup

Refers to the act of loading or unloading goods from a truck.

pick

To select or choose something.

To a higher position or place.

A method or strategy to attract someone romantically.

He's got some interesting pickup strategies.

An informal meeting arranged to socialize or flirt.

They had a spontaneous pickup after the party.