Pull

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: Attract romantically

吸引异性
Ligar
異性を口説き落とす
이성의 마음을 사로잡다

To successfully attract someone for a romantic encounter.

成功吸引某人进行浪漫邂逅。
Atraer con éxito a alguien para un encuentro romántico.
ロマンチックな出会いのために誰かを首尾よく惹きつけること。
로맨틱한 만남을 위해 누군가의 마음을 성공적으로 사로잡는 것.

Examples

  1. Did you pull last night?
    你昨晚有没有搭讪成功?
    ¿ligaste anoche?
    昨夜誰かいい人見つけた?
    어젯밤에 누구 꼬셨어?
  2. Trying to pull.
    在试着搭讪
    intentando ligar
    ナンパしようとしている
    작업 걸려는 중이야.

Pronunciation

/pʊl/

Usage Guide

Context: dating, nightlife

Tone: casual

✓ Do Say

  • British casual
    英国非正式场合使用
    en contextos informales británicos
    イギリスのカジュアルな場で使う
    영국식 일상 표현

✗ Don't Say

  • Formal
    正式场合不使用
    No se usa en contextos formales
    フォーマルな場では使わない
    격식체

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Origin & History

British slang, from 'pulling' someone toward you.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Younger

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British nightlife

Regional notes: British.

Variations

PullOn the pullGot a pull

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