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Slang tagged with dating

beige flag

A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor badโ€”just mildly boring or unexceptional.

cuffing season

The colder months when singles look to "cuff" (tie themselves to) a partner for warmth and companionship.

fancy

To be attracted to someone; to like someone romantically.

ghosting

To suddenly end a relationship by cutting off all communication without explanation (universal, but very common).

hook up

To engage in casual sexual activity; to meet up (can be ambiguous).

ick

A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion towards someone you were previously attracted to.

ick

A sudden, inexplicable feeling of revulsion or distaste toward a romantic partner's minor action or trait.

L-bomb

The word 'love', especially when said early in a relationship.

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Netflix and chill

A euphemism for inviting someone over for a casual sexual encounter, under the guise of watching Netflix.

on the pull

Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting.

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pรฉcho

To flirt with, kiss, or "hook up" with someone. Verlan for "choper" (to catch).

pull

To successfully pick up someone; to get someone to come home with you.

Rizz

Charisma, especially romantic/sexual game or flirting ability. Still dominating in 2025.

simp

Someone who is overly eager to please or gain approval from a person they are romantically interested in, often to their own detriment.

simp (noun)

Someone who is overly eager to please someone else, often for romantic attention.

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situationship

A romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions, labels, or commitment.

situationship

A romantic or sexual relationship that lacks clear definition or commitment.

sliding into DMs

To send a direct message on social media to initiate flirtatious or romantic contact.

ssom (์ธ)

The state of having a "something" going on with someone, but not officially dating.

ssom-bap (์ธ๋ฐฅ)

The "talking stage" of a relationship, but online only (from "ssom" + "bap" - rice/meal).

talking stage

The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official.

the fumble

The moment of realization that one lost a good romantic partner due to one's own avoidable mistake.