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58 terms in this category
Dating & Relationships groups slang entries connected to love, dating, relationships contexts. Use this topic page as a guided browsing path, not as proof that a term has a single origin, universal meaning, or verified popularity outside SlangWatch.
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Someone who is overly eager to please someone else, often for romantic attention
Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting
A sudden, often irrational feeling of disgust toward someone you were attracted to
My darling; my love (masculine). Used for friends, family, or partners
Falling in love quickly (from "geumsa-sarang-e ppajinda" - falling in love quickly)
A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor badโjust mildly boring or unexceptional
Mysterious, aloof partner energy contrasted with golden retriever type
Sending occasional flirtatious messages without committing to real contact
The colder months when singles look to "cuff" (tie themselves to) a partner for warmth and companionship
Money behavior that warns of future problems in a relationship
Eternal or permanent love (used to describe a committed connection)
Intense love; passion (more profound than just liking)
Ending a relationship or conversation by abruptly cutting off all contact without explanation
Warm, loyal, enthusiastic partner energy like the dog breed stereotype
A positive sign in dating or friendship; behavior that suggests someone is trustworthy or healthy
Love of my heart; a term of profound endearment.
My love; darling (masculine/feminine - widely used for romantic partners, friends, family)
Publicly announcing a relationship with clear posts, photos, or labels
Attractive but not intellectually sharp man; often affectionate or humorous
To engage in casual sexual activity; to meet up (can be ambiguous)
Behaving in ways designed to provoke disgust or turn someone off on purpose
Personal list of small things that instantly reduce romantic attraction
To like or love someone or something (from Arabic "kif")
Overwhelming someone with affection early on, sometimes as manipulation
Love-carrot (playful, somewhat sarcastic term for love, especially superficial or cheesy love)
Small behaviors that blur relationship lines without full cheating
Push and pull; playing hard to get (from "mil" - push, "dang" - pull)
A euphemism for inviting someone over for a casual sexual encounter, under the guise of watching Netflix
A caution sign milder than a red flag but still worth noticing
To impress and win over someone romantically; to woo
To flirt with, kiss, or "hook up" with someone. Verlan for "choper" (to catch)
An affectionate pet name for a partner, best friend, or anyone beloved
To successfully pick up someone; to get someone to come home with you
A warning sign in someone's behavior; suggests future problems in a relationship
Lacking charm or flirting skill โ the opposite of having rizz
True love (implies a deep, honest, and eternal connection)
A casual or unofficial romantic arrangement/relationship.
Someone who does far too much for a person they are attracted to, with little or nothing in return
A romantic or sexual connection that stays deliberately undefined โ more than friends, less than official
To send a direct message on social media to initiate flirtatious or romantic contact
A casual or secret meetup, often romantic or sexual, kept low-profile
Hinting at a new relationship subtly on social media without a full announcement
The "talking stage" of a relationship, but online only (from "ssom" + "bap" - rice/meal)
The state of having a "something" going on with someone, but not officially dating
The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official
The moment of realization that one lost a good romantic partner due to one's own avoidable mistake
Something done to pass time; often used for a casual, non-serious relationship
To fall in love (standard, but fundamental to dating terms)
Someone who ghosted you returns acting as if nothing happened