"on the pull" meaning in English

See on the pull in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Audio: En-au-on the pull.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the pull, {{en-PP}} on the pull
  1. (British, slang) Out seeking a sexual partner. Tags: British, slang

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