pick on

verb

picked on; picking on; picks on

transitive verb

: to single out for criticism, teasing, or bullying

picked on smaller boys

also : to single out for a particular purpose or for special attention

Examples of pick on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lack of pressure on the quarterback The Bucs used their first-round pick on edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

The Chiefs’ defense nabbed a pick on the first series and allowed only 10 points. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

The second of his picks on Saturday night saw the Coyotes’ offense leave the field for the final time. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

Getting Los Angeles below the key number of seven makes this my second-favorite pick on Dan’s card. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pick on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon