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ghosting

/ˈɡoʊstɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does ghosting mean?

noun, verb

The act of suddenly and without explanation ceasing to respond to someone's messages or interactions, typically in a romantic or social context. To suddenly stop responding to someone's messages or interactions.

Example

"After a few weeks of dating, he just stopped texting me, and I was left wondering what happened, a classic case of ghosting."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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