Pull

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Definition

In dating and sexual slang, “pull” means to attract someone and interest them in dating or pursuing them; in Ireland and the UK, it can also mean persuading someone to have sex.

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What does “pull” mean?

In dating or sexual contexts, to pull someone means to attract them and interest them in dating or pursuing them. Pulling someone does not necessarily mean that sex has happened.

“Pull” as sexual slang

In Ireland and the UK, “pull” can also mean persuading someone to have sex with you. This more specific slang sense refers to sex rather than simply attracting someone for dating or pursuit.

Sources

  1. Wiktionary: Pull definition