Hit in Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HIT-in, in
hˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
HIT-in
Definition
To flirt with someone or try to start a romantic conversation, usually in a direct or sometimes playful way.
Usage & Nuances
"Hit in" is informal/slang, mostly used in American English. Commonly heard as "hit on" (more standard), meaning to flirt. Not appropriate for formal contexts. Used about direct, sometimes cheesy, attempts at starting a romantic connection. Can be playful or unwanted.
Spanish: coquetear - tirar la ondaPortuguese (BR): dar em cima - paquerarPortuguese (PT): dar em cima - fazer-se a alguémChinese (Simplified): 搭讪 - 调情Chinese (Traditional): 搭訕 - 調情Hindi: लड़की/लड़के को पटाने की कोशिश करना - फ्लर्ट करनाArabic: يغازل - يحاول التوددBengali: ফ্লার্ট করা - প্রেম নিবেদন করাRussian: подкатывать - флиртоватьJapanese: ナンパする - 口説くVietnamese: tán tỉnh - ve vãnKorean: 작업 걸다 - 수작부리다Turkish: asılmak - kur yapmakUrdu: چھیڑنا - فلرٹ کرناIndonesian: merayu - menggoda
Example Sentences
He tried to hit in at the party.
basic
Don't hit in on strangers.
basic
She said someone tried to hit in at the café.
basic
He was so obvious when he tried to hit in; everyone could see it.
natural
Did you see Mark trying to hit in on her last night?
natural
People often misread friendliness and think someone's trying to hit in.
natural