pickin

/ ˈpɪkɪn /

noun

1. a small child

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickin¹

from Portuguese pequeno; see _piccaninny

Example Sentences

Hiding behind a fuzzy name while a’pickin’ and a’thumpin’ and a’quackin’ and a’kickin’ because you’re “in charge?”

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“We’re dyin’ a little bit by the poison that we’re pickin’,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said.

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Nowhere was this more evident than on their 1965 album “Berry Pickin’ in the Country,” a collection of bluegrass covers of Chuck Berry songs, including a chuffing take of “Memphis.”

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The title track for Atkins’ 41st studio album, “Pickin’ My Way” was one of Eikhard’s earliest successes.

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If a lineup or programming lacks diversity, it’s certainly due to the person doing the pickin’, not the actual options that are available.

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