PICKING Meaning and
Definition
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Picking typically refers to the act of selecting or choosing something from a group or collection. It can be a physical or metaphorical action associated with making a choice or decision.
In the context of physical actions, picking often involves using one's hands or tools to select and remove specific items from a larger group. For example, picking can refer to the process of manually and carefully selecting fruits, vegetables, or flowers from a garden or field. Similarly, it can describe the action of choosing individual items from a bin or container, such as picking out a ripe apple from a pile.
Metaphorically, picking can involve selecting something from a range of options, often in relation to preferences or decision-making. It may refer to choosing a specific course of action, picking a particular option from a list, or even selecting a partner or mate. For instance, a person might be asked to pick a movie to watch, a color to paint a room, or a team to support.
Overall, picking encompasses the act of making selections or choices, whether in a physical sense or in a metaphorical context, involving the careful selection of items, options, or decisions from a larger pool.
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A perquisite, usually in the sense of not overhonestly obtained; pounded oyster-shells for gravel-walks.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PICKING
The word "picking" originated from the Old English word "picung", which was derived from the verb "pician", meaning "to pick", "to pluck", or "to pluck off". The Old English term ultimately traced back to the Germanic root word "pikk-", which had similar meanings of selecting or gathering. This root is also connected to the Middle Dutch word "pick", the Middle High German word "picken", and the Old Norse word "pikka", all with the same notion of picking or plucking. Over time, the word "picking" has been used to describe various actions related to selecting, collecting, or plucking objects or materials.
Idioms with the word PICKING
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be ripe for the picking
The idiom "be ripe for the picking" means that something or someone is easily accessible, vulnerable, or ready to be taken advantage of or exploited. It implies that the situation or person is in a prime position for someone to benefit from or make use of without much effort.
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cotton-picking
The idiom "cotton-picking" is a colloquial expression used to express annoyance or frustration. It can also be used as a substitute for a swear word.
Similar spelling words for PICKING
Conjugate verb Picking
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