pick on — to repeatedly treat someone unfairly or bully them, especially someone weaker
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to repeatedly treat someone unfairly or bully them, especially someone weaker
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪk ɑːn/
Korean meaning: 괴롭히다, 못살게 굴다, 집적거리다 (특히 약한 사람을)
Korean pronunciation: **픽** 온
Example Sentences
- My coworker keeps picking on me because I accidentally sent a cat meme to the CEO.
- The teacher told the bullies to stop picking on the new student.
- Why do you always pick on me when I'm just trying to eat my sandwich in peace?
pick on
NOUN//pɪk ɑːn//
to repeatedly treat someone unfairly or bully them, especially someone weaker
The older boys always pick on the smallest kid during recess.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'pick'은 원래 '선택하다, 고르다'의 뜻에서 나와 '특정 대상을 골라내어 괴롭히다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 먹잇감을 골라내는 것처럼 약한 상대를 선택해서 괴롭힌다는 뜻이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My coworker keeps picking on me because I accidentally sent a cat meme to the CEO.”
“The teacher told the bullies to stop picking on the new student.”
“Why do you always pick on me when I'm just trying to eat my sandwich in peace?”
“He tends to pick on people who won't fight back.”
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