verb Gaming Slang

Pull Up

/pʊl ʌp/ · verb · slang

To rise into a jumper off the dribble — or, in street slang, to show up somewhere.

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Definitions

1

In broader slang, to arrive or show up at a place, often unexpectedly.

“We pulling up to the party around ten.”
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2

In basketball, to stop and shoot a jump shot off the dribble without setting up.

“He pulled up from deep with a hand in his face.”
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3

Used as a challenge or invitation to confront or join someone.

“You got beef? Pull up then.”
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Pull Up In A Sentence

Pull up from the logo, he's got range.
Pull up to the cookout, the whole crew's here.
He said he was coming but never pulled up.

Origin & Usage

From the basketball 'pull-up jumper.' The 'show up somewhere' sense grew out of AAVE and hip-hop, where 'pull up' became standard for arriving on the scene.

Variants pull-uppulled uppull up jumper
Tags #sports#aave#american#gen-z

People Also Ask

What does 'pull up' mean in basketball?

It means to stop your dribble and rise straight into a jump shot, usually quickly and without setting your feet long.

What does 'pull up' mean in texting?

Outside basketball it means to show up or arrive somewhere, like 'pull up to the party.' It can also be a challenge to come confront someone.

Is 'pull up' the same as 'come through'?

Very close. Both mean to show up at a place, though 'pull up' can carry a slightly bolder, more confrontational edge.

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