by Dr DIVYa November 27, 2023

Used when texting as a replacement for what you really want to say, as in, you've typed and deleted several responses already but can't quite get the wording right . Let's the recipient know that you are mulling over the response and not ignoring the question.
Wayne: Will you still love me when I'm in my carbohydrate, sequined-jumpsuit, young-girls-in-white-cotton-panties, waking-up-in-a-pool-of-your-own-vomit, bloated-purple-dead-on-a-toilet phase?
Cassandra: Type delete
Cassandra: Type delete
by SecretRat November 11, 2017

by Lark_Montague June 23, 2024

by jessiew.10 February 23, 2022

by CHICKEN TENDOU December 24, 2020

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
