Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

52 pickup

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.81 in modern English

Syllables: 52 pick-up
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A card game played as a practical joke, wherein the "dealer" throws the deck of cards in the air, and the other player must pick them up off the floor.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Snipe hunting is like “52 Pickup.” You learn the game the first time you play it."
"The idea that I could exonerate Harris in a week while keeping the house of cards that was my life from quickly becoming a game of 52 pickup was a tall order even for someone with my extensive creative skills."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

52-card pickup

Questions

What does 52 pickup mean?: A card game played as a practical joke, wherein the "dealer" throws the deck of cards in the air, and the other player must pick them up off the floor.

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