pick-up sticks
1 of 1noun/ˈpɪkʌp stɪks/
Forms:pick-up sticks
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a classic game played with a set of thin sticks or straws, where players take turns trying to remove sticks from a pile without disturbing the others, providing a fun and strategic challenge
Pick-up sticks is a game where players take turns trying to remove sticks from a scattered pile without disturbing the others. The game begins with a bunch of colorful sticks randomly placed on a flat surface. On each turn, a player picks up one stick at a time, being careful not to move any other stick. If any stick moves, the player loses their turn. The goal is to collect as many sticks as possible. Pick-up sticks requires patience, careful planning, and a steady hand, and is often played for fun in casual settings.
- We played pick-up sticks after dinner, and it was a lot of fun.
- She was really good at pick-up sticks and always managed to get the most.
- It was a quiet afternoon, so we decided to sit down and play pick-up sticks.
- He challenged me to a game of pick-up sticks, and I lost on my first turn.