I like to pride myself on keeping up with new terminology and expressions. So, I was disappointed to discover that I was unfamiliar with the new dating lexicon that seems to have suddenly popped up on social media. While reading Azzura Lalani’s article, Modern Dating is Learning to Speak a New Slang-uage, in yesterday’s Toronto Star, I encountered seven (out of ten) unfamiliar expressions.
How many terms do you recognize?
Breadcrumbing
Sending out flirty, but non-committal, text messages (breadcrumbs) hoping to lure a partner without making much of an effort.
Catfishing
Creating a fake persona on social media with the intention of duping someone into an online relationship.
Cuffing Season
During the fall and winter months, some singles may wish to be “cuffed” or tied down by a serious relationship.
Friends with Benefits
Two friends who have a sexual relationship without being emotionally involved.
Ghosting
Ending a relationship with a friend by cutting off all contact and not providing any explanations.
Hatfishing
Wearing a hat to cover up baldness, bad hair days, or other unfortunate hair situations. Goal: To trick people into thinking you’re more attractive.
R-Bombing
You r-bomb a friend when you leave a message as “read” but don’t reply.
Situationship
A relationship that is free of labels. It could be a friendship, partway between friendship and relationship, may include friends with benefits…It’s complicated!!!
Thirst Trap
Sharing a provocative picture on social media with the sole intention of getting attention. An ego-feeding exercise!
Zombie-ing
An old flame contacts you out of the blue.
Any others to add?
Who knew! I thought i was pretty well versed but i learned a couple new ones here lol!
A learning experience for me, as well. Thanks for dropping by, Dawn 🙂
I recently told my nephew it wasn’t polite to ghost me. Imagine his surprise… 🙂
I also enjoy turning the tables on the young’uns in my circle. Thanks for dropping by, Stacy 🙂
Ha ha! I’d heard of Friends With Benefits and Ghosting, but none of the others. Hatfishing is just plain pitiful!
Hi Laura, I had also heard of Friends with Benefits, Ghosting, and Catfishing. The other terms are just too out there. 🙂
lordy. Some of those are so silly.
I agree…Some people have a lot of time on their hands. 🙂
Sometimes it’s good to be old.
Hi Rusty, LOL…I think many of us can empathize. 🙂
Good grief! I had heard of friends with benefits, that’s an oldie, but none of the others. So glad I’m not looking for a date!
Good to see you here, Judy. It’s a brave–maybe too brave–world out there. 🙂
R-Bombing. Ouch. That’s gotta hurt.
Well, I’m not sure this is a slang or not, but Erotic roleplaying is another method of modern online dating. When you and your partner are texting, while role-playing as desired character experiencing sexual activity.
I also winced at r-bombing…not very nice at all. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂