Definition
撸 is a colloquial verb with several distinct uses. Its original meaning is 'to rub or press one's palm along something', as in 撸起袖子 (roll up sleeves). In modern slang, it commonly means 'to pet (an animal)', especially 撸猫 (pet a cat), and also 'to eat barbecue skewers' (撸串). Additionally, in workplace slang, it can mean 'to fire or dismiss someone'. The context determines the sense, and it is very informal.
v.
to rub one's palm along (something)to roll up (sleeves)(colloquial) to pet or stroke (an animal)(slang) to fire (someone) from a jobto sack
Examples
- 撸。Tā lū qǐ xiùzi kāishǐ gànhuó.He rolled up his sleeves and started working.
- 撸。Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuan zài jiā lū māo.I like to pet cats at home on weekends.
- 撸。Tīng shuō tā zuìjìn bèi lǎobǎn lū le.I heard he was recently fired by his boss.
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