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

Sol says she was picked on by Melanie and her girls — production rolls a tape of Melanie and Sol’s emotional conversation about Sol’s late father and experiencing homelessness. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

There’s really no word on the timelines of any five of these injuries, however; Turk Wharton’s absence was real enough to make the Panthers burn a draft pick on a defensive tackle depth piece, a rarity for this front office. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Though overworked, the defense ranked 10th, but after mid-ranks in sacks and interceptions, the Chiefs still spent the first three draft picks on secondary and pass rush. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

That’s the kind of thinking that led Pittsburgh to bring in Rodgers last year… but to not trade a fourth-round pick for a receiver at the deadline, only to use a fourth-round pick on a return specialist a few months later. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pick on

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