撸 (lū) - To rub, stroke, or pet & to masturbate (vulgar slang)

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撸 · lū

To rub, stroke, or pet;

to masturbate (vulgar slang);

to gather or pull together;

to dismiss from a position (colloquial).

To rub, stroke, or petto masturbate (vulgar slang)to gather or pull together

Usage highlights

Petting catsFiring someoneRolling up sleevesStripping leavesStringing kebabsPlaying with bracelets

Synonyms

  • 摸— to touch, feel, stroke
  • 擦— to rub, wipe
  • 抚— to stroke, caress
  • 撤— to remove, dismiss (in position context)

Antonyms

  • 雇— to hire, employ
  • 升— to promote, rise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stroked the cat gently (撸猫).
  • They were fired from their jobs (撸了工作).
  • He was stripping leaves from the branch (撸树叶).
  • Rolling up one's sleeves (撸起袖子).

Collocations

  • Petting cats(撸猫)
  • Firing someone(撸人)
  • Rolling up sleeves(撸袖子)
  • Stripping leaves(撸树叶)
  • Stringing kebabs(撸串儿)
  • Playing with bracelets(撸手串)

Idioms

  • Roll up sleeves and work hard(撸起袖子加油干)
  • Iron wrist governance(铁腕撸治)
  • Sweeping dismissal(一撸到底)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant rubbing or stroking motions, now widely used in internet slang with vulgar connotations.
  • Gained popularity through online gaming culture and meme phrases like '撸起袖子加油干'.
  • In pet culture, '撸猫' refers to the popular activity of petting cats for relaxation.

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