noun General Slang

Ghosting

/ˈɡoʊst.ɪŋ/ · noun · informal

Suddenly cutting off all contact with someone, with no explanation — vanishing like a ghost.

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Definitions

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As a verb, to ghost someone is to disappear on them.

“She ghosted the group chat after the argument.”
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Abruptly ending a relationship or conversation by cutting off all contact and ignoring the person, with no explanation. Common in dating but also in friendships and work.

“They went on three dates and then he ghosted her.”
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Recruiters and job seekers also use it for going silent during hiring.

“The company ghosted me after the final interview.”
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Ghosting In A Sentence

Getting ghosted after a great date stings.
He ghosts everyone the second things get serious.
Don't ghost people, just say you're not interested.

Origin & Usage

"Ghosting" gained mainstream traction in the mid-2010s with the rise of dating apps, describing the act of vanishing from someone's life without explanation, like a ghost disappearing.

Variants GhostGhostedSoft ghosting
Tags #dating#internet#2010s#relationships

People Also Ask

What does ghosting mean?

Ghosting means suddenly cutting off all contact with someone, with no explanation — vanishing like a ghost.

Where did ghosting come from?

It gained mainstream traction in the mid-2010s alongside the rise of dating apps.

Does ghosting only happen in dating?

No — it also happens in friendships, group chats, and even job hiring.

How do you use ghosting in a sentence?

For example: "he ghosted me" — meaning he cut off contact without explanation.

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