cimati

1. to tug; to pull; to jerk
   Dete me stalno cima za rukav. — The kid keeps tugging at my sleeve.
   Pas je cimao povodac i hteo da trči. — The dog was pulling at the leash, wanting to run.
2. colloq. to pester; to bother
   Ne cimaj me sad, imam posla. — Don't bother me now, I'm busy.
   Šef me cima i vikendom. — My boss pesters me even on weekends.
3. colloq. (with se) to bother; to go to trouble
   Ne moraš da se cimaš oko večere. — You don't have to go to any trouble over dinner.
   Ceo dan se cimam sa papirima u opštini. — I've been struggling with paperwork at the municipal office all day.
4. slang (of a phone) to give someone a missed call
   Ona me uvek cima umesto da me pozove. — She always gives me a missed call instead of calling.
5. slang to contact; to call or message
   Cimaj me kad stigneš. — Hit me up when you get there.
   Cimaću te sutra da se dogovorimo. — I'll get in touch with you tomorrow so we can arrange it.

For pulling someone by something: cimati koga za + acc. (za rukav, za kosu).