Hit On

Hit On (phrasal verb / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Hitting on, Hit on someone, Got hit on)

Definition:

To hit on someone is to flirt with them or make romantic advances, often openly.

Where Hit On Comes From:

It is American English, where “hit” has been used for approaching someone with romantic intent.

How People Actually Use Hit On:

Used in everyday talk: “he kept hitting on her”. It often implies the attention was unwelcome.

Is Hit On Rude?

Not a swear word, but unwanted advances are not harmless.

Examples in the Wild:

• “A guy kept hitting on me at the bar.”Meaning: A man kept flirting with me at the bar.
• “Are you hitting on me?”Meaning: Are you flirting with me?
• “She was hit on all night.”Meaning: She was flirted with all night.

Similar Slang:

Rizz, Chirp, Copping Off, Get Off With

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