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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

pick 'em en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. An evenly matched game, bout, or event where there is no favorite or underdog.
    • How do I not take New York? It's a pick 'em here, and even if Dallas becomes a slight favorite, they're a terrible home chalk team. 2016 September 10, Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd (television production), via Fox Sports 1:
  2. (US) A tradition or game in which one predicts the winners of a sporting match.
    • My 256 game pick 'em continues with the AFC South. 2020 May 18, Nick Wright, First Things First (video), via Fox Sports 1:

Forms

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pick 'ems Number=Plur lexicographic
PK alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

toss-up · coin flip · coin toss