expression used to stymie someone who tries, and fails desperately, to gain attention (or to look "cool," intelligent or informed) by contributing poorly or unnecessarily to a discourse.

A pick me is a woman that is willing to do anything for male approval. She will embarrass or throw other women under the bus to achieve this goal. The unfortunate thing about a pick me is usually the men they are trying to seek approval from are of poor quality and treat women badly, leaving little real benefit for the pick me.