handpicked
|hand-picked|
/ˈhændˌpɪkt/
(handpick)
carefully selected
Etymology
'handpicked' originates from the combination of 'hand' and 'pick', where 'hand' refers to manual selection and 'pick' means to choose.
'handpick' evolved from the Old English word 'hand' and the Middle English word 'piken', eventually forming the modern English word 'handpick'.
Initially, it meant 'to pick by hand', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'carefully selected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to select carefully or with a specific purpose in mind.
She handpicked the best apples from the orchard.
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Adjective 1
carefully selected for a specific purpose or quality.
The committee was composed of handpicked experts.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 08:21