How to Pronounce "put the moves on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmuvz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT thuh MOOVZ awn
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈuːvz/ /ˈɒn
put thuh MOOVZ on
Definition
To try to flirt with someone or show romantic or sexual interest, usually in a noticeable or direct way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmuvz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈuːvz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh MOOVZ awn
UK
put thuh MOOVZ on
Listen in Context
He tried to put the moves on her at the party.
She didn't like it when Mark put the moves on her.
Did you see John put the moves on his coworker?
Every time Tom gets a little tipsy, he starts to put the moves on someone.