verb Internet Slang

Mermaiding

MER-may-ding · verb · slang

Vanishing suddenly after a long, intimate connection.

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Mermaiding is disappearing without warning after a sustained close relationship, slipping away like a mermaid diving beneath the surface.

“Everything was great for months, then she mermaided out of nowhere.”
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Mermaiding In A Sentence

Everything was great for months, then she mermaided out of nowhere.

Origin & Usage

From a mermaid diving out of sight into the sea.

People Also Ask

What does 'mermaiding' mean?

It's suddenly vanishing on someone after a long, close, intimate relationship, disappearing without explanation.

How is mermaiding different from ghosting?

Ghosting usually happens early on, while mermaiding is a sudden disappearance after months of a genuine, established connection.

Why is it called mermaiding?

Because the person slips away out of sight like a mermaid diving beneath the surface of the sea.

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