The act of doing something major in your life with friends and family being unaware of it due to your lack of informing them. Often this is due to fear of what they may think, particularly if you fail at it.
'Sorry the job interview was a decoupling one. I didnt want to tell you I was looking for a new jonb unless I got the head of science post at Canesworth Academy!'
by mids99 October 28, 2009
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Get the decouple mug.de-cou-ple | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl \
verb
intransitive verb
1 : To formally end a romantic relationship or marriage while maintaining a shared domestic life, social circle, or public presence.
2 : To transition from a romantic partnership to a platonic co-existence without a physical or social separation.
noun
1 : A pair of former romantic partners who continue to live together or frequently socialize as a unit.
verb
intransitive verb
1 : To formally end a romantic relationship or marriage while maintaining a shared domestic life, social circle, or public presence.
2 : To transition from a romantic partnership to a platonic co-existence without a physical or social separation.
noun
1 : A pair of former romantic partners who continue to live together or frequently socialize as a unit.
"The celebrity exes confirmed they are now a decouple, citing their commitment to co-parenting and their shared business interests."
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