If you are a millennial in love with Bollywood, you were brought up on the idea of “Pehla Nasha” and “Ishq Wala” love! But all of that seems to be getting a bit lost today — thanks to the flippant situation of a relationship. What you just read is a trailer for the big dating lingo movie Gen-Z thinks will be a hit! While it might hurt your millennial back, you need to learn that dating and sex lingo that even people your age refer to. So if you’re unfamiliar with Gen-Z dating lingo, it’s time for you to tune into the language of modern love this Valentine’s Day.
The Gen Z Dating Lingo Millennials Should Know
Here are the most common modern dating terms used by Gen-Zs we’ve come across, and you should learn too.
1. Bench
Benching in sports means asking a player to sit on the bench because he is not allowed or good enough to win the game. It could also be because the player is injured or something else. Benching in dating is very similar to this. So you bench someone when they do something to upset you. So basically warn them – less interaction, less meetings, calls or texts.
2. Breadcrumb
Does he make you feel special every time you talk to each other, and the next moment he’s gone? Poof – gone! Well, that’s pretty much what breadcrumbs are all about. It’s the act of one person giving another person mixed signals, meaning they’re flirting with you but just enough to attract you, not to engage. Thus, you wonder about the true intentions of the person. In its simplest form, it’s about leading someone without really planning to give them a commitment. This is actually a sign of emotional abuse that you need to watch out for.
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3. Handcuff Season
When it’s cold outside and all you want to do is snuggle up to someone, it’s cuffing season! This season starts in October and lasts until around Valentine’s Day – so that’s when couples get handcuffed and uncuffed. Thus, people date someone during the colder months without having a long-term commitment in mind.
4. RTD
DTR is an acronym for “Define Relationship”. When the initial phase of holding hands and enjoying cute little things passes, comes the moment that most people despise. Yes, we are talking about when you need to define the relationship. Are we exclusive? Are we dating? Should we take the next step in the relationship? Defining a relationship is one of the most nerve-wracking times in most relationships, even if you’re sure of your partner’s decision.
5.Fleabaging
Sound weird? Wait until we give you a perspective that will make you realize that we all did it. Fleabagging is the trend of dating and breaking up, then reconciling with the wrong person over and over again. Sound familiar? Whether you blame your partner’s charming personality or your “bad taste” in men, if you find yourself getting back together with someone you know isn’t right for you, sorry to tell you but you are a fleabagger!
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6. Ghost
So, it’s not really a term Gen Z invented – Millennials have been using it for decades! But if you’re unfamiliar with ghosting, let us help you understand it better. So you’re dating someone and they suddenly stop responding to you or cut you off completely. So, suddenly cutting someone off without giving that person an explanation. And when that person tries to reconnect, they are completely ignored.
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7. Pink Flag
You must have heard of red flags in a relationship, but what is a pink flag? Well, not far from a red flag, but it’s one that falls in the middle of the spectrum. So think of pink flags as signs that you might not be in the best relationship. They are like warning signs of a relationship that you are getting rid of or ignoring problems until they become a danger to your relationship. These are the flags you feel, but try to ignore them in order to give your relationship time. But most of the time it doesn’t go so well.
8. Status
Back then and then, non-committal relationships were very common, and millennials probably remember ‘friends with benefits’. Thus, the situation is essentially a romantic relationship that exists but remains undefined. So think of a casual, noncommittal relationship that you know would never be more than that. Talk about DTR!
9. Wake Up Fishing
In the world of online dating, you can be anyone behind the screen! Thus, you pretend to have a strong political and social opinion simply because the person you are attracted to is interested in talking about it. Simply put, wokefishing is the act of pretending to have progressive thinking to ensnare potential mates. It’s like catfishing, but it only involves political and social opinions.
10. Dry Encounters
As the name suggests, it’s about getting to know someone without getting drunk! While alcohol makes the first meeting less stressful, without alcohol you may be able to get to know the other person with a clear mind. While this may seem difficult to some, others may find it best to decide whether you get along with your date or not. Also, being sober is better if you go on a blind date!
11. Zombies
So this dating term is a mix of ghosting and fleabagging! Zombieing is when someone first ghosts you, then decides to come back into your life as if nothing had happened. Yes, kind of like zombies – you go on a diet and then miraculously come back to life. So the next time your ex pops into your life without really explaining why he did what he did, he’ll zombie you!
