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

If every member of the group likewise ends up with more of their picks on the slate than on the council, the group has a legitimate reason to complain. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Johnson had a rough start to the 2026 season, getting picked on by Kirk Cousins in Miami’s 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, contributing to two touchdowns scored. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Many of them also agreed to discuss their picks on camera, with videos interwoven throughout the list. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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Rhymes for pick on

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