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Gen Z’s new ‘dating dictionary’ reveals the terms EVERY single should know in 2023, from ‘kittenfishing’ to ‘rizz’ to ‘OTP’, so how many do you know?
- Tinder Australia has published a list of the latest dating terms and phrases
- Terms included ‘afor-dating’, ‘cushioning’, ‘rizz’, ‘kittenfishing’ and ‘benching’
A ‘dating dictionary’ of terms used by young single Gen Zs has been launched to decode new-age lingo for millennials and Gen Xers looking for love in 2023.
From ‘cushion’ to ‘date view’, Tinder has defined the latest terms and trends, and many are relatively unknown words to the masses.
It follows a study that revealed that 62 percent of 18-25 year olds feel they speak a very different language than older singles when it comes to dating.
Tinder has released a list of words and phrases all singles should know, from ‘afor-dating’ to ‘rizz’ to ‘kittenfishing’ (file image)
‘Affor-dating’ is the last term used to describe ‘affordable dating’, such as dates for coffee, walks or sober dinners, while ‘frugal flirting’ has to do with dating within your means.
Most of you are familiar with the term ‘catfishing’, but ‘kittenfishing’ refers to when someone changes aspects of themselves to ‘appear more attractive to others’. For example, editing photos to make you appear taller.
Valentine’s Day can be difficult for many singles, and some will turn to an ex, known as “recycling.”
Others may find themselves in a ‘text relationship’ where two people text frequently but rarely (if ever) meet in person.
It follows a study that revealed that 62 percent of 18-25 year olds feel they speak a very different language than older singles when it comes to dating.
The dating world can be brutal, and some on the scene with more options than others may end up ‘locking up’ on something.
This is when a single person keeps someone in the ‘reserve bank’ in their contacts without meeting, which can occur through constant but irregular communication, without setting a binding date for a meeting.
The term “hiding” also describes a situation in which a person spends long periods of time with a partner but never ends up meeting their friends or family.
The word ‘rizz’ can be used to describe someone with the ability to easily charm others.
The term ‘sneaky link’ is also used when a person meets another person on a regular basis to have sex without anyone knowing.
And a ‘date view’ is a bad meeting that feels more like a job interview than a date.
Some people who write text in a very “dry” or smooth manner are also known as “dry texters.”
Tinder Australia spokeswoman Kirsty Dunn said: “We’ve seen a massive change in the way we hook up and go out, and along with that, the language we use to talk about dating and sex continues to evolve.”
‘If you’re in the dating game, you’re probably scratching your head wondering what everyone is talking about when they say they’ve been ‘crumbing bread’ or ‘ghosting’. It’s a wild world, and this guide could be the key to saving your love life,” added dating expert Jana Hocking.