Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pick on someone your own size

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables: pick- on -some-one y-our own -size
IPA

49

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

6

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An admonition of cowardice, usually said to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else, especially where the bullied party is physically smaller or weaker than the bully.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

""Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" I say angrily as he tries to push her out of line."

Usage

Colloquial

Questions

What does pick on someone your own size mean?: An admonition of cowardice, usually said to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else, especially where the bullied party is physically smaller or weaker than the bully.

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