Linking

Linking (verb / slang)

(Also heard as: Link, Link up, Linked)

Definition: Meeting up with someone. Usually means catching up with mates, or sneaking off on a cheeky date with someone you fancy.

Where It Comes From: Short for “linking up.” It’s been common in London street talk and Caribbean slang for years. Once UK rap and Snapchat blew up, everyone across the country started using it instead of saying “hanging out” or “meeting up.”

How People Actually Use It: Sent in quick texts when sorting plans for the weekend, or when asking someone out over DMs. If a mate leaves the pub early saying he’s “linking someone,” you already know he’s going on a date.

Examples in the Wild:

• “You out tonight? We’re all linking at the pub at eight.”

  Translation: Are you coming out? We’re all meeting up for a drink.

• “He dashed off straight after footy to go link some girl in town.”

  Translation: He left in a rush because he has a date.

• “Haven’t linked the lads in weeks, need to get a pint sorted.”

  Translation: I haven’t seen my mates in a while, we need to catch up.

Similar Slang: Link up, Catch up, Meeting, Pulling, Hooking up