noun
General Slang
pickup game
PIK-up GAYM · noun · informal
An informal game with players who show up
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Definitions
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An informal, unorganized basketball game formed from whoever is available at the court.
“We got a five-on-five pickup game going at the gym.”
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pickup game In A Sentence
We got a five-on-five pickup game going at the gym.
Origin & Usage
'Pickup' meaning improvised/ad hoc teams.
People Also Ask
What is a pickup game?
It's an informal, unorganized game formed on the spot from whoever happens to be at the court.
Why is it called a pickup game?
Because the teams are 'picked up' ad hoc from available players rather than being pre-arranged.
How are teams chosen in a pickup game?
Usually players are picked on the spot, often by captains choosing sides or by whoever calls next.
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