ass-pull meaning (slang): definition, etymology and quotations

ass-pull

noun

Etymology From ass + pull, from the phrase pull out of one's ass.

Canada, US, Slang, Vulgar A hastily fabricated explanation or contrived plot twist.

Near-synonym: deus ex machina
Ah, you "believe". You do not know. So you admit that it's just wishful thinking, an ass pull not based on any facts.2009 July 9, charlesgriffman, “Re: e360 vs Spamhaus decision ?”, in news.admin.net-abuse.email (Usenet):

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And there's no reason I see to believe either of these numbers is anything but an ass-pull.2011 January 2, Matthew Russotto, “Re: OT: going green”, in comp.sys.mac.system (Usenet):
Even if we ignore the total ass-pull of super powers for Madoka, we still get a resolution that is no better than "it was all a dream".2011 April 22, Dave Baranyi, “Re: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica - 11 & 12 - final comments - no real spoilers”, in rec.arts.anime.misc (Usenet):