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pic

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[ pik ]
/ pɪk /
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noun, plural pix [piks], /pɪks/, pics.Slang.

a movie.
a photograph.

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Also pix.

Origin of pic

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First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening from picture

Words nearby pic

Piazzi, pibal, pibgorn, piblokto, pibroch, pic, pica, Picabia, picadillo, picador, picante

Definition for pic (2 of 2)

pic2

or pique

[ peek ]
/ pik /

noun Piquet.

the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands and in the play before one's opponent scores a point.
the bonus of 30 points won for so scoring.
Compare repic.

Origin of pic

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<French: literally, prick
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Words related to pic

picture, likeness, image, snapshot, print, portrait, photo, photograph, replication, photocopy, recreation, propagation, replica, facsimile, imitation, breeding, copy, shot, mug, positive

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British Dictionary definitions for pic

pic
/ (pɪk) /

noun plural pics or pix

informal a photograph, picture, or illustration

Word Origin for pic

C20: shortened from picture
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