Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Dating ghosting
Ghosting
Ending communication without explanation by suddenly not replying.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Disappearing without a goodbye”
ALSO SEARCHED ASghosted
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“We chatted for weeks, then he ghosted.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Can be painful; safety may justify cutting contact.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.