noun · phrase · verb · 11 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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pĭkʹ-nĭk
/ˈpɪknɪk/
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rhymes with -ɪknɪk
homophone: pyknic
CMU ARPABET:P IH1 K N IH2 K
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
We went out for a picnic in the forest.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
The meal eaten at such a gathering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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3
noun
Meaning 3
An easy or pleasant task.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
We remind the guests that dealing with this problem is no picnic, and to be patient.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: piece of cake
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
An entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
A cut of pork from the shoulder area (above the front leg) of a pig.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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6
phrase
Meaning 6
Acronym of problem in chair, not in computer: states that the problem was not in the computer but was instead caused by the user operating it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, humorous
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
7
verb
Meaning 7
To take part in a picnic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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