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to drop the pin
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to send or share a location, usually via a map app
Slang
What does "to drop the pin" mean in slang?
The structure combines "drop" with "the pin" (a marker on a digital map), forming a verb phrase derived from the action of dropping a location pin in navigation apps. It is used to describe sending or sharing a location, usually via a map app like Google Maps or Apple Maps, so someone can navigate to that spot. People typically say "Drop the pin" or "I dropped the pin" when coordinating meetups, deliveries, or travel.
Examples
Can you drop the pin so I know where the party is?



























