Pickings


[pik-ing] /ˈpɪk ɪŋ/

noun
1.
the act of a person or thing that picks.
2.
something that is or may be picked or picked up.
3.
the amount picked.
4.
pickings.

/ˈpɪkɪŋz/
plural noun
1.
(sometimes sing) money, profits, etc, acquired easily or by more or less dishonest means; spoils

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