Teen Slang · Dating & relationships

What does “Pull” mean?

To attract or successfully date someone. 'He pulls' means he's good at getting romantic interest. 'Did you pull?' after a party.

Where “Pull” comes from

British slang that spread globally via TikTok.

Why teens actually say it

It's a casual way to talk about romantic success.

What it means for you as a parent

Normal dating talk for teens. Worth knowing it's about attraction and hookups.

How it’s used

  • “Bro actually pulls, every girl at the party knew him.” Impressed by a friend’s ease at attracting romantic interest.
  • “Did you pull last night or nah?” Casual morning-after curiosity about a friend’s dating luck.

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