going steady

Staying with a significant other for an extended amount of time, often under the assumption that you will refrain from dating other people during said time.

Me and my girl have been going steady for 6 months now.

by dave February 16, 2004

going steady

What white kids in the 50's called "dating"

Johnny gave me his pin at the dance ... now I know we're going steady!

by Misfit February 18, 2004

going steady

When two people are considered "going out" or "dating."

Zach and Kelly are going steady.

by Isi Oamen February 16, 2004

Go steady

A term used in Ireland to describe how serious you are with your girlfriend. If you are "going steady" you do not kiss anyone else. You can also use this to ask someone else to be your girlfriend/boyfriend.

Ex!

Jimmy: Hey Barry come and make out with this girl.
Barry: I cant I'm going steady.
Jimmy: Oh, why?
Barry: because I want to go steady, dumbass.
Ex2
Girl: Do you wanna go steady?
Boy: Sure.

by Irish Slangs September 29, 2014

going steady

This term is used when you have been dating someone for a considerable length of time and have developed a strong relationswhip with them.

"Are you still shagging that bird?"
"Yeah, we're going steady"

by woody February 10, 2004

going steady

Being a couple, an ite,. Monogamous relationship. boyfriend and girlfriend.

q: are bob and lisa going steady?
a: yes, they've been going steady for 8 months now

by eta February 10, 2004

going steady

dating in an exclusive, committed sense (somewhat archaic; the term is used in the film Bye Bye Birdie, for example)

Sally and Jim have been going steady now for three months.

by Benno February 11, 2004