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Cuccare qualcuno

To score with someone

Literal Translation

"To catch someone"

What it means

To score with someone; to pull someone; to pick someone up. Very informal and youthful slang for successfully attracting or hooking up with someone. Common among younger Italians, particularly in northern Italy.

Example in context

"Ha cuccato un bel ragazzo alla festa di sabato sera."

"She pulled a good-looking guy at Saturday night's party."

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