Pull Up (verb phrase / US Slang)
(Also heard as: Pull up, Pulling up, Pull up on someone)
Definition:
To pull up is to turn up or arrive somewhere, often to meet someone. “Pull up on someone” can also mean to confront them.
Where Pull Up Comes From:
It comes from the literal act of pulling a car up to a place. It became common slang in hip-hop and street culture in the 2010s and is now used widely online.
How People Actually Use Pull Up:
Used casually: “pull up at mine at eight” means come over. In a tougher tone, “I’ll pull up on him” means confront him.
Is Pull Up Rude?
The invite meaning is friendly. The confrontation meaning can be aggressive, so context matters.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Pull up, we’re at the park.”Meaning: Come and join us.
- “He pulled up in a new car.”Meaning: He arrived in a new car.
- “Don’t make me pull up on you.”Meaning: Don’t make me come and confront you.
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