"52 pickup" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 52 pickup (uncountable)
  1. A card game played as a practical joke, wherein the "dealer" throws the deck of cards in the air, and the other player must pick them up off the floor. Wikipedia link: 52 pickup Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Card games Synonyms: 52-card pickup
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