Hit on Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HIT-awn
hˈɪt/ /ˈɒn
HIT-on
Definition
To flirt with someone or try to attract them, especially in a romantic or sexual way. It can also mean to mention or suggest an idea, answer, or solution.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and sometimes seen as negative if unwanted. Often used for romantic or sexual interest: 'hit on someone.' Less commonly, it can mean to suggest an idea ('hit on a solution'). Don’t confuse with 'hit' (to strike physically).
Spanish: ligar con - insinuarse a - dar una indirecta sobrePortuguese (BR): dar em cima de - paquerarPortuguese (PT): dar em cima de - tentar seduzirChinese (Simplified): 搭讪 - 勾引Chinese (Traditional): 搭訕 - 勾引Hindi: छेड़खानी करना - फ्लर्ट करनाArabic: يتغزل بـ - يغازلBengali: ফ্লার্ট করা - প্যাঁচালোভাবে আগ্রহ দেখানো - (সমাধান) খুঁজে পাওয়াRussian: приставать (с флиртом) - подкатывать - придумать (решение)Japanese: 言い寄る - ナンパする - （答えなどに）思い当たるVietnamese: tán tỉnh - gợi ý (ý tưởng, giải pháp)Korean: 수작을 걸다 - 작업을 걸다 - (해결책을) 떠올리다Turkish: asılmak - kur yapmak - (çözüm) bulmakUrdu: چھیڑنا (رومانی انداز میں) - حل سوچناIndonesian: menggoda - merayu - menemukan (ide/solusi)
Example Sentences
He tried to hit on her at the party.
basic
Did someone just hit on you?
basic
She doesn't like when strangers hit on her.
basic
I can't believe he just hit on my sister!
natural
He finally hit on the right answer after thinking for hours.
natural
People sometimes hit on others just to boost their ego.
natural