Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Social pick-me
Pick-me
Someone seen as seeking approval by distancing themselves from or putting down their peers.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Trying too hard to be chosen”
ALSO SEARCHED ASpick me
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“The comment felt pick-me because it insulted every other girl.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Often gendered and used unfairly; context matters.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.