A psychological tendency to impulsively delete messages, posts, or creative work shortly after writing or sharing them, usually driven by overthinking, anxiety, or fear of being judged.
People experiencing Delete Syndrome often second-guess their own voice, fearing their words are “too much” or “not enough,” even when they come from the heart.
People experiencing Delete Syndrome often second-guess their own voice, fearing their words are “too much” or “not enough,” even when they come from the heart.
by Poraan June 8, 2025
Get the Delete Syndromemug. The deletion process of this gin and tonic has begun
by rickyroyal May 17, 2019
Get the Deletionmug. by DJ Wechat April 6, 2017
Get the deletermug. 
'Delete' can have several different meanings and is very context dependent, here are just a few examples:
When you have demolished your food - deleted
When you have completed a task - deleted (a film/degree/project)
When your friend has scored/died in the club - deleted
WHAT TAKES THE CENTRE STAGE: TO DOWN A DRINK
When you have demolished your food - deleted
When you have completed a task - deleted (a film/degree/project)
When your friend has scored/died in the club - deleted
WHAT TAKES THE CENTRE STAGE: TO DOWN A DRINK
Example:
A: Hey James, is that beer you have in your hand!?
J: Yeah Austin, a beautiful pils it is
A: Delete it!
J: *look of disdain in his eyes, but also respect - proceeds to drink beer in one go*
A: Hey James, is that beer you have in your hand!?
J: Yeah Austin, a beautiful pils it is
A: Delete it!
J: *look of disdain in his eyes, but also respect - proceeds to drink beer in one go*
by Mr. Deleted May 7, 2019
Get the Deletemug. by sovile February 19, 2021
Get the beat and deletemug.