In sports, someone who prefers to take only easy shots. Mildly disparaging.
A common example comes from basketball, in which a "cherry picker" is a person who favors short shots, but especially a person who sits in the back court by the basket waiting for an outlet pass on a change of possession, enabling them to score easily before any defenders can reach them.
The origins of this term may come from the notion of "cherry picking" as attempting, or picking, only those things that are easily obtained, or only what suits your taste best, as a cherry might.
A common example comes from basketball, in which a "cherry picker" is a person who favors short shots, but especially a person who sits in the back court by the basket waiting for an outlet pass on a change of possession, enabling them to score easily before any defenders can reach them.
The origins of this term may come from the notion of "cherry picking" as attempting, or picking, only those things that are easily obtained, or only what suits your taste best, as a cherry might.
by osofuchi March 18, 2005
These are ignorant dotards that take things out of the bible that fit their moronic agenda. They are hypocritical, idiotic bastards that don't know what keeps the sun shining.
by Master of The Factory August 8, 2018
by Angus Prune April 17, 2003
1) "You chose to update the booklets rather than take on the big Hong Kong project? You are such a cherry picker!"
2) "You're dating another Freshman English major? You are such a cherry picker!"
2) "You're dating another Freshman English major? You are such a cherry picker!"
by AbnormalBoy April 17, 2004
Among the other potential definitions for this, a Cherry Picker is also slang to auto mechanics who are actually reffering to an Engine Hoist.
So when they say that they need a cherry picker, they mean they need an Engine Hoist. These hoists lift out the engines and transmissions (and transaxles) from cars and trucks.
So when they say that they need a cherry picker, they mean they need an Engine Hoist. These hoists lift out the engines and transmissions (and transaxles) from cars and trucks.
"Hey, Jerry...Get that cherry picker over here, we have this motor ready to lift out of that black Impala!"
"Ok, let me wheel that sucker over there. Hold on."
"Ok, let me wheel that sucker over there. Hold on."
by Jesse Giswold April 12, 2006
Someone at work who saves all the good or easy jobs for himself and his buddies. Also applies to an athlete who only plays when he feels like it or when he can come in and take all the glory for himself.
by DennisIsEvil August 22, 2006
by Quick Releasse! April 25, 2010