pickwick

[pik-wik]

noun

1. a picklike implement for catching up and raising a short wick of an oil lamp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickwick¹

First recorded in 1860–65; pick ¹ + wick ¹

Example Sentences

Throughout his career his unmistakeable voice saw him land several roles as narrator, including th,e beloved children's show Mr Benn, The Pickwick Papers and 30 episodes reading the stories to young viewers in Jackanory.

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“Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” was expertly performed by Steve Martin as part of a fictional Broadway musical in the Hulu series’ third season.

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The duo won an Emmy on Sunday for “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” their original song co-written with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman for “Only Murders in the Building” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

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Proof of musical life: There’s no banjo in sight, but Martin shows off his song-and-dance chops in Season 3’s “Death Rattle” musical by performing the tongue-twisting ditty “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It.”

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The “guys” were the award-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who co-wrote the song “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” for the third season of “Only Murders in the Building.”

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