pickups

noun

1. An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
2. A pickup truck.
3. (usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.“At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey.”
4. An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.“Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested.”