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British slang
Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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on the pull means Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"on the pull" means Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Sensitive: sexual
Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting)
Flirting; sweet talk; charming talk.
To hit on; to pick up (literally "to glue").
Push and pull; playing hard to get (from "mil" - push, "dang" - pull)
Charisma, especially the ability to charm or flirt with someone you are attracted to
To send a direct message on social media to initiate flirtatious or romantic contact
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