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

Perich, by the way, got picked on in coverage by Boise State in the Ducks’ narrow victory. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

With three first-round picks on deck in 2027, the Jets could potentially find their franchise QB in next year’s draft. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Or… 2) Miami is insufficiently impressed and spends its likely very high 2027 first-round draft pick on a QB with the clear intent for the rookie to soon replace Willis. — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Keep scrolling for more fashion, home, kitchen, and beauty picks on sale now. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pick on

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