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Meaning of "pick and mix" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PICK AND MIX

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PICK AND MIX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pick and mix can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

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WHAT DOES PICK AND MIX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pick and mix

Bulk confectionery

Bulk confectionery is a method of commercially dispensing multiple small units of confectionery, either in manufactured bags with a fixed number of units per container, or by the amount of mass placed in a bag. The former is typically used in vending machines, while the latter is more common in retailers that specialize in selling confectionery. Some shops allow the customer to mix multiple types of bulk confectionery in the same bag, then purchase the mixture based on the total weight. In the United States, some of these confections are called penny candy, and are sold by the piece in candy, soda fountain, and five and dime stores. In Britain, this type of candy is also referred to as pick 'n' mix. It is also known as loose candy. Loose candy is typically sold at kiosks, grocery stores and candy stores in the way that the customer picks up whatever kind, and how much, of candy they want into a bag by themselves. The price of the candy depends on its weight, and the weighing can be either done by the customer or the seller.

Definition of pick and mix in the English dictionary

The definition of pick and mix in the dictionary is a selection of sweets from which the customer can choose, paid for by weight. Other definition of pick and mix is allowing the user to choose items or ideas and combine them as he or she wishes.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PICK AND MIX

pick
pick ´n´ mix
pick and choose
pick at
pick off
pick on
pick out
pick someone´s brain
pick someone´s brains
pick the eyes out
pick up stompies
pick up the pieces
pick-and-mix
pick-me-up
pick-up
pick-up arm
pick-up joint
pick-up point
pick-up truck
pickaback

WORDS THAT END LIKE PICK AND MIX

admix
cake mix
comix
commix
immix
intermix
marketing mix
mix
overmix
pastry mix
pick-and-mix
pick ´n´ mix
premix
ready-mix
remix
trail mix
unmix

Synonyms and antonyms of pick and mix in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pick and mix» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PICK AND MIX

Find out the translation of pick and mix to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pick and mix from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pick and mix» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

挑选和组合
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

recoger y mezclar
570 millions of speakers

English

pick and mix
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लेने और मिश्रण
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

انتقاء و مزيج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выбрать и смешать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escolher e misturar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাছাই এবং মিশ্রণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pick and mix
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pilih dan campurkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pick and mix
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピックと混ぜる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선택하고 믹스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pick lan nyampur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chọn và kết hợp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேர்வு மற்றும் கலந்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निवडा आणि मिसळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Topla ve karıştır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scegliere e miscelare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piłki i wymieszać
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вибрати і змішати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alege și se amestecă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pick and mix
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

af te haal en meng
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plocka och blanda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plukke og mikse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pick and mix

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PICK AND MIX»

The term «pick and mix» is regularly used and occupies the 83.163 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PICK AND MIX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pick and mix

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PICK AND MIX»

Discover the use of pick and mix in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pick and mix and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Parable Fun for Little Ones: 10 Sessions of Pick-And-Mix ...
A flexible and fun-filled exploration of Jesus' parables for use with under fives at toddler groups, playschool and preschool classes.The book contains a wealth of teaching ideas using a relational and playful approach.
Renita Boyle, 2007
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Perspectives on User Innovation
Evolutionary pick and mix context The “pick and mix” model is closest to the market model, where intermediate and end users are able to pick from a huge range of available generic technologies, and configure them together. This model is ...
Stephen Flowers, Flis Henwood, 2010
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Race, Culture, and the City: A Pedagogy for Black Urban Struggle
Cross and Keith note, "Ethnicity is celebrated in the collage of the exotic cultural pick-and-mix . . . the cen- trality of race to the configuration of the postmodern city, turns out on closer inspection not to be missing at all, unspoken" (1993:8).
Stephen Nathan Haymes, 1995
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ECEL 2007: 6th European Conference on E-Learning: Copenhagen ...
The College's participation in the project was supported by a team of consultants who had an overarching responsibility for the cohort of institutions using the Pick and Mix methodology. These consultants, Benchmarking E-learning Associates ...
D. Remenyi, 2007
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Pick and Mix: An Anthology
A collection of 90-year-old Mary Fuller's own reminiscences and short stories, together with snippets of her favourite poems and works of classical literature, bon mots and witty illustrations by Boz, it encapsulates her own life and times ...
Mary Fuller, 2011
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Pick and Mix
They keep bogies and ear wax in jars, they never ever have a bath, and they're always frightening old ladies...even if they don't mean to! This brand-new series of three-in-one storybooks will bring out the troll in all girls and boys!
Tracey Corderoy, 2010
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... man picked his way delicately over the slippery path Pick-and-mix: Choosing things from a large variety of different items * She possesses a keen eye for a pick-and-mix selection of fabrics and wallpapers * It was a pick- and-mix programme ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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Sixty Spooky, Strange and Surprising Stories about Abingdon
We both see this book as a 'pick and mix'. Imagine you have just stepped into an old-fashioned sweetshop, to be faced with shelf after shelf of fabulous sweets. In the corner of the shop is the 'pick and mix', which allows you to have a small ...
Judy Stubley, 2013
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Human Resource Management in Small Business: Achieving Peak ...
Informal procedures and practices tend to predominate in SMEs; for example, Cassell et al. (2002) describe the approach to the use of HR practices as “pick and mix” rather than reflecting a coherent strategy. Such an approach to human ...
Cary L. Cooper, Ronald J. Burke, 2011
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The Marketing Handbook for Sports and Fitness Professionals
Often used by sports and fitness professionals, these include: • Using photography skills • Using computer skills • Using 74 PICK AND MIX YOUR MARKETING TECHNIQUES Introduction to part II Offline marketing techniques.
Nita Martin, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PICK AND MIX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pick and mix is used in the context of the following news items.
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Thousands of music lovers flocked to South Shields for third South …
Sophie's set was a pick and mix of her music career over the 15 years since she famously beat Victoria Beckham to number one with early ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
2
Both Ferraris overtake Mercedes in thrilling start
Lewis Hamilton has profited from Pastor Maldonado scooping up penalties like a kid with sweets at a pick and mix stall and the Briton is into the points. He then ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
3
Queer highlights of Edinburgh Fringe 2015
... cabaret and variety showcase that highlights, as its promotional material proudly states, “The queerest pick and mix of the Fringe” it even has ... «KaleidoScot, Jul 15»
4
IKEA Adding Candy Shop To Its Montreal Location
The Swedish furniture store just announced that they'll be bringing their new “Pick and Mix” candy stations to all of their Canadian locations, ... «MTL Blog, Jul 15»
5
Going off-menu in a restaurant can cause problems for both kitchen …
No, my beef (excuse the pun) is with diners who treat menus like an exercise in virtual pick and mix. "Could you replace the goats' cheese with ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
6
What cloud solution suits my business? Mike Wheeler from Insight …
This gives businesses an opportunity to pick and mix the best providers for each service. That said, time and care need to be spent ensuring the ... «ITProPortal, Jul 15»
7
[DEALS] Award-winning Villa Maria Private Bin wines - Buy 3 get 30 …
Pick and mix any 3 from their Villa Maria selections of Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, and enjoy ... «Shanghaiist, Jul 15»
8
Pictures: Westwood College Prom Night 2015
A professional photographer, buffet, the annual 'pick and mix' and cupcake bar completed a lovely sunny evening, and DJ Nick Sheldon ... «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
9
Battle of the food stands - the faces of Latitude 2015 have their say
It's all just fried shit or some pick and mix. I don't particularly know the band but it's a cool name and it rhymes with mango, so that's handy. «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
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Don't diet, detox your fridge
... steamed veg are both ideal. Poached chicken retains moisture, so keep some in the fridge along with a couple of big salads to pick and mix. «The Guardian, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pick and mix [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pick-and-mix>. May 2024 ».
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