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pub-crawlto visit, and drink in, numerous pubs or bars in succession.Rate it:
pub-crawlAlternative form of pub crawl.Rate it:
pub-crawlAlternative form of pub crawlRate it:
public commentInput given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period-and by means-set aside and prescribed by law.Rate it:
public commentUsed other than as an idiom: see public, comment.Rate it:
public enemy number oneA person who ranks highest on the federal government's prioritized list of wanted criminal fugitives.Rate it:
public enemy number oneA person, organization, or other object considered to be particularly menacing, harmful, or loathsome.Rate it:
public eyeThe focus of public attention, the limelight.Rate it:
public intellectualA well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.Rate it:
publicity houndA person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.Rate it:
pucker upTo contract a facial feature so as to form wrinkles; used especially of the lips when whistling or kissingRate it:
puddin' tame. ask me again and i'll tell you the same.An impertinent response to being asked "what is your name?"; a response indicating that the speaker does not want to reveal their real name.Rate it:
puddle jumperA small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.Rate it:
pudgy elves may demand a snackA common mnemonic that is used to help people remember the order of operations when calculating mathematical equations (² x / + -), in the PEMDAS order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, SubtractionRate it:
puff outTo inflate.Rate it:
puff outTo blow briefly and lightly.Rate it:
puff upTo inflate with air.Rate it:
puff upTo swell due to injury or illness.Rate it:
puff upTo become proud.Rate it:
puke upTo vomit.Rate it:
pulcherBeautiful, fair.Rate it:
pulcherBeauty.Rate it:
pulcherNoble, honorable, excellent.Rate it:
pull aHe pulled an Elvis and got really fat.Rate it:
pull aTo emulate a behaviour generally attributed to the individual named.Rate it:
pull a faceTo make an abnormal facial expression.Rate it:
pull a fast onePlay a trick upon another. Tell a joke about another, surprise another with swiftness, delude another, lead another astray.Rate it:
Pull a Fast OneTo cheat others by playing mastermind tricksRate it:
pull a fast oneTo deceive or trick.Rate it:
pull a rabbit out of a hatTo do something surprising or beneficial.Rate it:
Pull a Rabbit Out of HatTo magically produce something much needed, to find out a solution all of a sudden or unexpectedlyRate it:
pull a rabbit out-of a hatSurprise everyone, 'obtain an almost impossible resultRate it:
pull a trainTo have sex with several men one after the other.Rate it:
pull a trainUsed other than as an idiom: see pull, train.Rate it:
pull aheadto start being in a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).Rate it:
Pull All Your Eggs into One BasketTo take all your chances on one plan or idea, to use all your options at one timeRate it:
pull an all-nighterWork diligently throughout the night.Rate it:
pull apartTo open something by pulling on various parts of it.Rate it:
pull awayTo move ahead.Rate it:
pull backUsed other than as an idiom. To pull in a backwards directionRate it:
pull backTo score when the team is losing.Rate it:
pull backTo pass (the ball) into a position further from the attacking goal line.Rate it:
pull backTo retractRate it:
pull backTo retreatRate it:
pull backto pull in order to reveal something underneath or behind.Rate it:
pull downTo demolish or destroy.Rate it:
pull downTo cause to fall to the floorRate it:
pull downTo make lower.Rate it:
pull facesTo make abnormal facial expressions, especially for amusement.Rate it:
pull inTo approach a station.Rate it:

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