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title: "pulling · GenZ Decoded"
description: "pulling: Successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest. Example: \"He's been pulling all summer.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# pulling

Gen Z[#dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/)

**Meaning.** Successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest.

See it in a sentence

He's been pulling all summer.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    pulling,[rizz](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/rizz/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [game](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/game/)

- Gen X

    [smooth](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smooth/)

- Boomer

    [smooth operator](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smooth-operator/)

- Plain English

    successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest

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## Related slang

- [no strings attached](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/no-strings-attached/): A relationship or arrangement without commitment or obligations.
- [pick-me girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pick-me-girl/): A girl who overtly seeks male approval by putting down other women.
- [real one](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/real-one/): A genuine, trustworthy, loyal person you can truly count on.
- [red flag](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/red-flag/): A warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior.

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