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GenZ Decoded

Gen Z slang for dating

44 terms filed under dating, each with what it means and how to use it.

baeMillennial

A romantic partner; a term of endearment shortened from babe, popular in the early 2010s.

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BBGen Z

Short for babe or baby, used affectionately, often for friends.

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BDEGen Z

Big d--- energy: an air of relaxed, quiet, unbothered confidence.

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beige flagGen Z

A quirky but harmless trait in a partner that is neither good nor bad.

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better halfGen X

Affectionate term for a romantic partner.

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booGen Z

A term of endearment for a romantic partner or significant other.

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boo'd upGen Z

Being in a happy romantic relationship or coupled up.

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breadcrumbingGen Z

Leading someone on with sporadic attention to keep them interested without commitment.

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catch feelsGen Z

To develop romantic feelings or attachment for someone.

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curveGen Z

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

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delusionshipGen Z

A one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination.

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don't do me dirtyGen Z

A plea not to betray, mistreat, or embarrass someone; do not cross me.

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down badGen Z

Down bad is often used when someone is craving affection or validation, often humorously.

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FBOIGen Z

A man who pursues women mainly for casual sex without commitment.

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free loveBoomer

The idea of engaging in casual sexual relationships without traditional commitment.

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friends with benefitsGen X

A friendship that includes casual sexual activity without a committed relationship.

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fruityGen Z

Suggesting that someone or something is gay or flamboyant.

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gameMillennial

Ability to attract romantic or sexual interest.

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ghostingMillennial

Abruptly ending all contact with someone without explanation.

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green flagGen Z

A positive sign of healthy behavior in a person or relationship.

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gyatGen Z

An exclamation of surprise or admiration, often at someone's attractive figure; from god damn.

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hard upBoomer

Desperate or strongly in need of something, including affection.

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ickGen Z

A sudden feeling of disgust or turn-off toward someone you were attracted to.

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left on readGen Z

When someone reads your message but does not reply.

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main squeezeBoomer

A person's primary romantic partner.

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Netflix and chillMillennial

Casual invitation to watch shows together, often implying a romantic or intimate hangout.

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no strings attachedBoomer

A relationship or arrangement without commitment or obligations.

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pick-me girlGen Z

A girl who overtly seeks male approval by putting down other women.

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pullingGen Z

Successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest.

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real oneGen Z

A genuine, trustworthy, loyal person you can truly count on.

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red flagGen Z

A warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior.

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rizzGen Z

Charm or skill at flirting and attracting romantic interest; short for charisma.

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rizzlerGen Z

Someone highly skilled at flirting and charming others.

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shipMillennial

To endorse or wish for two people to be in a romantic relationship; short for relationship.

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shortyGen Z

An attractive young woman; a term for a female love interest.

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simpGen Z

Someone who does too much to win another person's affection.

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situationshipGen Z

An undefined romantic relationship that sits somewhere between friendship and dating.

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smoothGen X

Skilled at flirting or charming others.

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smooth operatorBoomer

Someone who is notably skilled at charming or attracting romantic interest.

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sneaky linkGen Z

A secret romantic or sexual partner kept hidden from others.

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thirstyGen Z

Openly desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest.

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validGen Z

Valid is often used to affirm that someone's feelings or opinions are reasonable or supported.

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zaddyGen Z

A handsome, stylish, confident, well-dressed older man.

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zombieGen Z

A former romantic interest who ghosts you and later resurfaces.

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