Slang tagged with dating
beige flag
A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor badโjust 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).
going steady
In a committed, exclusive relationship.
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.
milttang (๋ฐ๋น)
Push and pull; playing hard to get (from "mil" - push, "dang" - pull).
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.
๐ฅ 53 upvotespatana (เคชเคเคพเคจเคพ)
To impress and win over someone romantically; to woo.
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.
setting (เคธเฅเคเคฟเคเค)
A casual or unofficial romantic arrangement/relationship.
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.
๐ฅ 93 upvotessituationship
A romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions, labels, or commitment.
situationship
A romantic or sexual relationship that lacks clear definition or commitment.
Situationship
Romantic/sexual relationship with no official label 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.
time pass (เคเคพเคเคฎ เคชเคพเคธ)
Something done to pass time; often used for a casual, non-serious relationship.
what's your sign
A common pickup line related to astrology.