Communication

Put Me On

What does Put Me On mean?

Put Me On is recommend, introduce, or connect someone to music, fashion, information, opportunities, or another person.

Put Me On used in a sentence

Put me on to some new songs for the gym.

This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.

How do you use Put Me On?

Someone asking to be put on wants access to something useful, enjoyable, trendy, or socially valuable.

Where did Put Me On come from?

The phrase has long been used in African American English and hip-hop culture for introductions, recommendations, and access before spreading broadly online.

Common variations of Put Me On

put me on to

Introduce me to a specific person, item, or idea.

pmo

The abbreviated form used in texts and comments.

who put you on?

A question asking who introduced someone to something.

Put Me On: frequently asked questions

Does put me on only refer to music?

No. It can involve fashion, food, jobs, people, information, or opportunities.

What does who put you on mean?

It asks who first introduced someone to the subject.

Is put-on meaning a trick the same phrase?

No. That is a separate older sense.

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Abbreviations

PMO

A context-dependent abbreviation meaning either put me on or pisses me off.

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