An act of kindness with an aim to get something in return. For example a telephone number, or perhaps for a favour, or to gain extra contact means with someone, possibly for romantic reasons.
May be seen as sneaky or sly by some under the context of romantic involvement, but is used often to get to know people better for this purpose - A little white lie to save possible rejection, also known as playing it safe.
May be seen as sneaky or sly by some under the context of romantic involvement, but is used often to get to know people better for this purpose - A little white lie to save possible rejection, also known as playing it safe.
Craig was grooming the newly met woman at the bar in the hope of getting her phone number, becoming better friends under that pretense to gain romantic involvement with her.
by Thoughtful Lynx November 12, 2005
-Omg did you know what Tony Lopez did?
-Yeah he manipulated a minor into skeeping with him
-Isn’t that called grooming?
-Yep
-Yeah he manipulated a minor into skeeping with him
-Isn’t that called grooming?
-Yep
by mangoavocado February 2, 2021
The ultimate trump card. A way to instantly end any conversation which is about to head in a negative direction.
by F Company Bandit April 4, 2011
Weirdo: hey little one
Child: hey
Weirdo: you like my outfit
Child: yes I love that show
Weirdo: me too
Child: Grooming I super fun so would you like to do it
Weirdo: YES
Child: hey
Weirdo: you like my outfit
Child: yes I love that show
Weirdo: me too
Child: Grooming I super fun so would you like to do it
Weirdo: YES
by Lil'baby10101 August 30, 2020
A state of being high-maintenance or actions signalling high needs and standards. Not to be confused with the concept, "Don't ever play yourself," this has a more neutral to a negative connotation, and is an abbreviated and humorous usage.
by Kasey Savage December 22, 2017
A pedophile dressed in a My little Pony outfit and sings the Barney theme song but likes to touch little kids hair.
Child: do you like my hair
Pedo: yes
Child: grooming my hair would be nice
Pedo: oh baby yeah I will
Pedo: yes
Child: grooming my hair would be nice
Pedo: oh baby yeah I will
by Lil'baby10101 August 30, 2020
A: "A parent on Twitter somehow manages to change their 4 years old son's gender into a girl"
B: "Ah yes, the final stage of grooming"
B: "Ah yes, the final stage of grooming"
by omae69 September 6, 2022