pic
1 Americannoun
plural
pix, pics-
a movie.
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a photograph.
noun
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the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands and in the play before one's opponent scores a point.
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the bonus of 30 points won for so scoring.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pic1
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening from picture
Origin of pic2
< French: literally, prick
Example Sentences
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The quick pic is sometimes even more ignorant, because its perpetrators believe they have some kind of special technique to avoid disturbing other patrons.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
Taken together, while the average person might recoil from this pic, it’s not damning of Kennedy’s dental hygiene.
From Slate • Jul. 15, 2025
The animated pic featuring the voice of Chris Pratt will essentially have the market to itself until “Inside Out 2” arrives on June 14.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024
In the pic, the fake Perry poses on the iconic Met Gala steps — which boast a different color scheme than the real event.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
Sending you a pic of our next book.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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