Proximise

Verb.

To deliberately position yourself near someone you're attracted to without making direct contact, as a low pressure way of signalling interest through proximity alone.

Noun/Gerund: Proximising

Example 1
"I think he’s trying to proximise because he keeps using the equipment right next to mine."

Example 2
Girl 1: "Any encounters yet?"
Girl 2: "No, but I've been proximising!"

Proximise by Targettispaghetti September 24, 2026

proximity effect training 

When someone occupies a weight machine so you can't use it but they just sit there, napping, texting, chatting, whatever.

I'm lifting and I look around to see the nine other people all doing proximity effect training.

proximity effect training by Mel A Tonin April 24, 2017

Lick and a Promise 

This is originally London slang and quite an old expression; its first recorded use is in 1838 in an English newspaper (The Era) where it was used to describe a uninterested or half-assed attempt at any sort of task or job. Gradually its use changed until, by the time The Era closed in 1939, it was used and still is used to describe a perfunctory wash, less thorough that even HF-AGBA, a BBA or an airplane bath.

Malcolm’s really stinking this morning, I don’t think he even bothered with a lick and a promise.

Lick and a Promise by AKACroatalin September 9, 2016

The Promised Neverland 

A very tense, twisty horror anime about little kids in a death orphanage farm. The best horror anime beisdes Attack on Titan. The 11 year old main characters have a higher I.Q than most adults.

The Promised Neverland is f*cking terrifying.

The Promised Neverland by kaidea October 10, 2019

Promise Ring

A promise ring is a sign of commitment between two people. Often, it is the first token of a serious relationship that is just developing, but exchanging promise rings can equally be a symbol of a joint commitment which is not related to love. A promise ring can mean many things: I promise to always love you.

''I want to marry you in the future, and I want to show you how serious I am about you. I give you this promise ring as a symbol of that''.

Promise Ring by ohsnapitziris September 18, 2018

Abigail’s Promise 

A nonsensical principle coined by the YouTuber, “Internet Comment with Erik”, being a parody of commonly referenced philosophical principles in media such as Occam’s razor and Chekhov’s gun.

“Did you hear about that new Lord of the Rings series? Classic Abigail’s promise right there.”

Abigail’s Promise by Commentiquette Student April 16, 2022

proximity enticement

The opposite of approach avoidance. To become increasingly attracted to a decision as one nears the decision moment.

"I felt a bit guilty when I told my wife I was going bowling, but as we pulled up to Jiggles the sense of proximity enticement washed that all away. "

proximity enticement by aretegroup February 27, 2015