Genz Relationship Terms: From bread crumbing to pocketing, know some special words of GenZ which are useful in relationships..
Shikha Srivastva February 03, 2025 06:50 PM

Modern Dating Terms: Nowadays, the trend of new words is increasing among the youth. Modern terminology has become a trend for dating. Modern terms for dating are quite popular, especially among GenZ. Many times, people of the millennium or the parents century are unable to understand the new words and terms related to dating. If you want to understand the modern dating culture in a better way, then these terms can be very useful for you. To understand the latest terms related to the world of relationships, here are some famous Modern Dating Terms that will be useful for you. In one word, these will reflect your dating style.

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Breadcrumbing

When a person continuously gives you small signals (like messages or flirts), but is not serious in the relationship. This is done only to hold you by giving you hope. In simple words, breadcrumbing can be called pouring seeds, in which some seeds of flirty messages are put every day.

Pocketing

When a person keeps his partner hidden from his family or friends and never introduces him/her to his/her social circle, it is called pocketing. It shows a lack of commitment in the relationship.

Situationship

This is a situation in which two people are dating, but their relationship does not fit into any label. It is a confusing stage between friendship and relationship.

Fleeting

When someone enters a relationship with someone just to pass the time, this situation is called fleeting.

Benching

When someone does not leave you completely but keeps you as a backup plan and talks to you whenever he/she wants, it is called benching.

Ghosting (Ghosting + Slow Fading)

When a person gradually reduces communication and then suddenly disappears without giving any reason, it is called glowing.

Zombies

If someone who had ghosted you earlier suddenly comes back to a message or call you after months or years, it is called zombies.

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Curfewing

When your partner stops replying to you after a certain period and follows the same pattern every day, it is called curfewing.

Orbiting

If your ex-partner stays connected with you on social media after the breakup, it is called orbiting. In such a case, the person keeps getting updates of his ex's life from social media, but never talks.

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