Pulling

Pulling (verb / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Pull, On the pull, Did you pull?)

Definition:

To pull is to successfully chat someone up and get their interest, usually on a night out. Being “on the pull” means going out hoping to meet someone.

Where Pulling Comes From:

There is no firm origin, but the sense is simple: you draw someone towards you. It has been standard British nights-out slang for decades.

How People Actually Use Pulling:

Mostly used by mates comparing notes (“did you pull?”) or about a night out (“we’re on the pull”). It is playful and a bit cheeky.

Is Pulling Rude?

Not very, but it can sound crude if said about a person rather than a night out, so it depends who is listening.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Fancy going out tonight, see if we can pull?”Meaning: Let’s go out and try to meet someone.
• “He pulled at the Christmas party.”Meaning: He got off with someone at the party.
• “She’s always on the pull on a Saturday.”Meaning: She goes out hoping to meet someone every weekend.

Similar Slang:

Chirp, Rizz, Snog, Get Off With

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