- The term is used to refer to the act of putting on a nonchalant front, especially when in the presence of an authority figure. The term was first heard used by a male college student and later began being used by other college students, which is now the group of people who are most likely to use the term.
pullin'
verb; derivation Derivation of the word 'pulling' with the 'g' dropped
Hiding the fact that one is drunk, high, or not in their right mind
Etymology : Derived from 'pulling' > 'pullin’'
Source : Interlocutor 1: “Oh no, dude, the cops are here!?” Interlocutor: “Chill, man, we’re pullin’.” (Male college student, August 2010)
Last modified: 8 December 2010