group theory
The following are all the articles related to group theory from PUA Lingo, the Pick Up Artist's Encyclopedia. You can also browse our PUA Terminology List for a full list of PUA terms and acronyms.
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Mixed Set
Quick Definition: A group that contains both girls and guys. Full Definition: The term “mixed set” comes from Mystery, who…
Subset
Quick Definition: A small group of people (aka set) thats has temporarly broken off from a larger group. Full Definition:…
Group Theory
Quick Definition: Understanding the social dynamics of a group in order to get to a target within the group or…
Tribe
Quick Definition: A group of people having a common character, occupation or interest. In pickup, refers to a social group…
Multi-Threading
Quick Definition: The concept of creating and playing with multiple threads within a conversation. Full Definition: Multi-threading is a natural…
Set
Quick Definition: A group of people in a social situation. Full Definition: The term “set” is was coined by Mystery…
Isolation
Quick Definition: The act of separating a target from the rest of the set in order to escalate the interaction….
Set Rich Environment (SRE)
Quick Definition: AKA Target Rich Venue A venue or location with a high ratio of single female to male ratio. (Or…
Getting the Party Started
Quick Definition: The act of getting a party’s energy going, increasing incrementally to a high point or climax where everybody…
Pimp / Pimp Game
Quick Definition: A person (usually a man) one who brokers the sexual favors of women for profits, either monetarily or…
Decimal Rating Scale
Quick Definition: The original scoring system for the way a woman looks based on a 1-10 scale. Full Definition: In…
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Roll Off
Quick Definition: A physical move of the PUA’s body to convey active disinterest or waning interest towards a group or…
Re-Opening
Quick Definition: The act of re-engaging a set that was previous opened with an initial greeting. Can also be coined…
Moving Target/Set
Quick Definition: A target or group of girls that are moving or in motion. Full Definition: Moving targets and sets…
Target
Quick Definition: The girl that the PUA is interested in gaming. Full Definition: A target is a specific girl that…
Takeaway
Quick Definition: A takeaway is a permanent roll off, where the PUA disengages from the target or group after hooking…
Reframe
Quick Definition: To say or do something that alters the context (AKA “frame”) through which someone sees an idea or…
Waypoint
Quick Definition: A reference point of how people in a set know each other, that can be used by the…
Short Setting
Quick Definition: The practice of quickly opening up multiple sets in a venue in order to establish social proof. Full…
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