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title: "curve · GenZ Decoded"
description: "curve: To reject or turn down someone's romantic or sexual advances. Example: \"She curved him when he asked her out.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# curve

Gen Z[#dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/)

**Meaning.** To reject or turn down someone's romantic or sexual advances.

See it in a sentence

She curved him when he asked her out.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    curve

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    to reject or turn down someone's romantic or sexual advances

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## Related slang

- [breadcrumbing](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/breadcrumbing/): Leading someone on with sporadic attention to keep them interested without commitment.
- [catch feels](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/catch-feels/): To develop romantic feelings or attachment for someone.
- [delusionship](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/delusionship/): A one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination.
- [don't do me dirty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/don-t-do-me-dirty/): A plea not to betray, mistreat, or embarrass someone; do not cross me.

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