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being ghosted 

When someone doesn't text or snapchat you back in the middle of a conversation
It's been over 2 hours since Sean texted me last, I think I'm being ghosted...
When a person expresses love, interest, or affection for someone or something and the person they are speaking to only says "Ditto", like Patrick Swayze in the movie Ghost.
Ron told his girlfriend he loved her, only to be ghosted by her response of "Ditto".
Ghosted by B. Peppers November 3, 2007

Grey Ghosted 

The occurrence in childhood of falling asleep or being made to go to bed at a critical moment in a TV show or movie, resulting in never finding out how the plot is resolved. It often haunts one up through adulthood.

From the _Batman: the Animated Series_ episode, "Beware the Grey Ghost," in which Batman recalls how, as a young boy, he fell asleep halfway through an episode of the Grey Ghost TV series. He must now track down the episode and watch the ending in order to solve a series of crimes.
I've never seen the end of Dune. I kept getting Grey Ghosted whenever it was on TV.

Remember the _Eerie, Indiana_ with the tupperware? My mom Grey Ghosted me right at the halfway point, so I never found out if they escaped.
Grey Ghosted by stellaluna42 May 7, 2009
When someone stops talking to you all of a sudden and leave you wondering what you could have done wrong.
So she ghosted me and I never heard of her again.
ghosted by quks January 8, 2020
When someone you talk to often suddenly stops speaking to you and ignores all your messages. They become a "ghost" since it's like they are no longer there.
I thought things were going great with him and I but he ghosted me...
He won't reply to my messages or Dms.
Ghosted by anonymous November 13, 2020

pre-ghosted 

In the act of Dating. One doesn't even get to the date! For example you exchange messages and texts . Then the person ceases to communicate with youhowever you have yet to even go on the date to even be classified as being "ghosted"
Hey what ever happened with that girl you were talking to on Facebook Did you guys ever meet up? You still talking to her and Did you hit that? "No despite my efforts. We never got to even meet and she already vanished . I didn't even make it to to the actual ghosting phase this time... I guess I got pre-ghosted"
pre-ghosted by Paul bailey December 17, 2017
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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