Ghosting means leaving without saying goodbye. It may refer to when a person leaves a social gathering without saying goodbye or when a person cuts off contact without warning.
Ghosting is an expression used in dating terms and it's when someone suddenly cuts all ties and communication with the person they've been seeing. The theory behind ghosting is that the person who. Ghosting occurs when someone is coaching a player in a live game. It is often illegal to do this in most casinos and frowned upon by most players who are at the table. Ghosting has been deemed as an unethical practice. Other Letter 'G' Terms. Album: More Fish Year: 2006 Track: 9 Track Produced By: K. Flack Samples: 'Wichita Lineman' from the Sunday's Child Lyrics: Intro This is why the World Ser. Today, the term ghosting can be taken a step further, to describe someone's desire to recklessly abandon all responsibility from a person, project or simply in general. 'You ever get so overwhelmed. The term 'ghosting' (sometimes known as the 'slow fade') refers to the anecdotally pervasive act where one dater ends a relationship by simply disappearing. The ghost does not give an explanation of any sort, leaving the ghosted wondering where he or she went wrong.
Ghosting is done by people who don't want to go through the drawn-out process of saying their farewells to others when all they want to do is bounce. The term is also known by some as the French exit or Irish goodbye. Ghosting may also appear as just 'ghost.'
Ghosting is not only limited to the context of leaving social gatherings. It is also used in the dating world when a person abruptly cuts off contact with another person. He or she may stop texting or emailing without giving a reason and just vanish like a ghost, without a trace.
Ghosting in romantic relationships is a tactic employed by people that are afraid of conflict or are just plain lazy. It is typically done by men who are bad at communication but may also be done by females.
One reason ghosting has become more popular recently is the reliance on technology to connect with others. So instead of breaking up with someone face-to-face, over-the-phone, or in a letter, people find it much more convenient to text or email the person. In regards to ghosting, many people prefer to just not answer their SO's phone calls, texts, emails, or social posts and wait for them to take the hint.
While this method of breaking up is easier for the one doing the breaking up, it is extremely frustrating for the person he or she is breaking up with. So it is wise to avoid ghosting if you don't want to leave a trail of bitter exes.
Irish goodbye | Leaving without saying goodbye |
Dutch leave | Leaving without saying goodbye |
French exit | Leaving without saying goodbye |
Bounce | To leave |
Jet | Leave quickly |
Dip | To leave |
Rollout | To leave |
BBN | Bye bye now |
Bye Felicia | Goodbye |
Benching | Using a person as a backup date |
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sc2 | StarCraft 2 |
Smurf | Hidden alternate character |
hax | Hacks |
TUI | Turning you in |
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Ghosting is a colloquial term used to describe the practice of ceasing all communication and contact with a partner, friend, or similar individual without any apparent warning or justification and subsequently ignoring any attempts to reach out or communication made by said partner, friend, or individual.[1][2] The term originated in the early 2000s. In the following decade, media reported a rise in ghosting, which has been attributed to the increasing use of social media and online dating apps.
The term is used in the context of online exchanges,[3] and became popular by 2015 through numerous articles on high-profile celebrity relationship dissolutions,[4][5] and went on to be widely used. It has been the subject of numerous articles[6] and discussions[7] on dating and relationships in various media. It was included in the Collins English Dictionary in 2015.[8]
Ghosting appears to be becoming more common.[9][10] Various explanations have been suggested, but social media is often blamed,[11] as are dating apps and the relative anonymity and isolation in modern-day dating and hookup culture, which make it easier to sever contact with few social repercussions.[12] In addition, the more commonplace the behaviour becomes, the more individuals can become desensitised to it.[13] Others have suggested that it is due to the decline of empathy in society, along with the promotion of a more selfish, narcissistic culture.[14]
Ghosting is not limited to only intimate relationship contexts. It can also happen between friends or even family members,[15] and be practiced by employers with prospective candidates.
Ghosting may be especially hurtful to those on the receiving end, causing feelings of ostracism and rejection. Some mental health professionals consider ghosting to be a passive-aggressive form of emotional abuse, a type of silent treatment or stonewalling behaviour, and emotional cruelty.[13]
In his article, 'In Defense of Ghosting', Alexander Abad-Santos states: 'the thing that undermines these diatribes against ghosting is that...[we] know what happened with their ghost. It just didn't work out and sometimes we just can't accept it.'[16] He continues: '[a]t the heart of it, ghosting is as clear as any other form of rejection. The reason we complain about it is because we wanted a different outcome ... which is totally understandable.'[16]
However, this argument does not account for the inherent ambiguity in ghosting—the person being ghosted does not know whether they are being rejected for something they or somebody else did, whether the person doing it is ashamed or does not know how to break up (or is scared of hurting the other's feelings). Also the ghost may simply not want to date the victim anymore, or may have started dating someone else while keeping the ghostee as a reserve option in case a relationship does not work out with that other date, as well as they can be facing serious problems in their lives. It may become impossible to tell which it is, making it stressful and painful.[17]
While 'ghosting' refers to 'disappearing from a special someone's life mysteriously and without explanation',[18] numerous similar behaviors have been identified, that include various degrees of continued connection with a target.[19][20][21] For example, 'Caspering' is a 'friendly alternative to ghosting. Instead of ignoring someone, you're honest about how you feel, and let them down gently before disappearing from their lives.'[22] A possible response to ghosting has been suggested with 'ghostbusting': forcing the 'ghoster' to reply.[23] Then there is the sentimental and positive, but also ghost-related in origin, Marleying, which is 'when an ex gets in touch with you at Christmas out of nowhere'. 'Cloaking' is another related behavior[24] that occurs when an online match blocks you on all apps while standing you up for a date. The term was coined by Mashable journalist Rachel Thompson after she was stood up for a date by a Hinge match and blocked on all apps.[25]
In 2014, a YouGov survey was taken to see if Americans have ever ghosted their partner to end a relationship. In a 2014 survey, 1,000 US adults were interviewed about ghosting with results yielding that just over 10% of Americans have ghosted someone to break up with them.[26]
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