Normally a meeting for two people to get together and see what the other person is like. In Middle School and below, the term is used as an excuse to kiss people. Commonly mistaken with young puppy love
Daughter: Dad, Brian and I are dating.
Dad: Honey, you're five.
by TheShadow3002 July 16, 2015
Get the Dating mug.
when a man/woman goes out with another individual or many different people to configure compatibility. not having any clear commitment. it may be as short as a week or for many years. it is not a relationship
Amy is dating Jake and Peter. She does not know if she is ready for a relationship.
by nate3890 June 10, 2016
Get the dating mug.
Of a couple, to be in the early stages of a relationship where they go out on dates to find out what each other is like, as a prelude to actually being a fully fledged couple.
James and Brenda where dating until James tried to fuck her on the third date.
by Saucy August 18, 2003
Get the dating mug.
Going somewhere with someone to know more about each other.
He went on a date to find out more about her.
by Verynormalman December 23, 2017
Get the Date mug.
When two people really like each other, start hanging out with each other, and more of that kind of stuff.
We had been hanging out, but I don't think we are dating yet.
by Canyoudigit November 18, 2013
Get the Dating mug.
The one thing you can't get if you're on this website.
The internets steals the souls of our youth. NO DATE FOR YOU!
by Yumyum bubble gum December 2, 2006
Get the Date mug.
process of getting to know a potential lover in a formal artificial setting. Culture defines serries of steps in which certain topics and activities are divided into series. Ex. Americans have divided the sex act into bases. These can change for the most part kissing is first base, intercourse fourth base.
Don't talk about kids on the first date.
by blaspheme your maker April 18, 2015
Get the Date mug.