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USA slang
To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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catch feelings means To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"catch feelings" means To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To ship (as in "shipping" a romantic couple in fiction)
To please, to woo, or to have a great time/party.
To kiss someone.
To flirt with, kiss, or "hook up" with someone. Verlan for "choper" (to catch)
To kiss passionately.
To start a romance/affair.
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