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
- 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?
- 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
Common Mistakes
- British term
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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