pull up on

verb — 3 senses

pull up on

verb

Etymology From pull up + on. The "call out"/"criticise" sense is derived from the analogy of cops (police) pulling up alongside of one's vehicle in order to confront or arrest them for wrongdoing.

1

Idiomatic, Slang To come to, visit.

  • Do you mind if I pull up on you in about half an hour?
2

Idiomatic, Slang To call out or criticise someone for something they have done wrong.

3

Slang To a do a drive-by on (someone).

African-American Vernacular

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