noun Internet Slang

Roster

/ˈrɒstər/ · noun · slang

The lineup of people you're casually dating or talking to at the same time.

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Definitions

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The group of romantic or sexual prospects someone keeps active at once, treated like a sports team roster of players you can call up.

“She's got a full roster right now, you're competing with at least four others.”
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2

Can refer to a single slot on someone's lineup, where being 'on the roster' means you're one of several.

“I found out I'm just on the roster, not the starting lineup.”
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Used to talk about managing or trimming your dating options strategically.

“Time to cut the roster, half these people aren't pulling their weight.”
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Roster In A Sentence

Cuffing season hit so I'm finalising my roster early.
Bro really thinks he's the only one when he's just a roster spot.
My roster is down to one and honestly I might be catching feelings.

Origin & Usage

Borrowed from sports, where a roster is a team's full list of players. Adopted into Black American dating slang and amplified by Gen-Z dating discourse online.

Variants RotationRoster SpotStarting Lineup
Tags #gen-z#dating#sports#american#aave

People Also Ask

What does roster mean in dating slang?

It's the set of people you're casually seeing or talking to at the same time, like a sports team you rotate through. Being 'on the roster' means you're one option among several.

Is having a roster cheating?

Not if nobody is exclusive or has agreed to commitment. It becomes a problem when one person thinks they're exclusive and they're not.

What's the difference between a roster and a rotation?

They're used almost interchangeably, but 'rotation' leans more toward who you're actively cycling through, while 'roster' is the full named lineup.

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