OR:
Enter Search Word
beau A charming and attractive male who is considered a "catch" or a desirable partner. ■ "I'm not dating anyone at the moment, but I have my eye on that beau over there."
billie A young, attractive woman who is always causing trouble and getting into mischief. ■ "John couldn't believe the billie he was dating was the same one who had stolen his wallet last night."
colleen A Scottish or Irish woman, typically with red hair and a freckled face. ■ "I'm dating a beautiful colleen named Fiona from Scotland."
committed Feeling strongly attracted or devoted to someone or something. ■ After dating for a year, Sarah finally realized she was committed to John and decided to propose.
Embraces To hug tightly and hold close, often as a sign of affection or love. ■ "After years of dating, John finally proposed to Emily and she happily embraced him in front of their loved ones."
fortuitous Luckily or accidentally happening by chance. ■ "I stumbled upon my soulmate while browsing a random dating app, it was pure fortuitous luck!
genuine Something that is real and not fake or insincere. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't believe you're dating someone who claims to be a billionaire but looks like they got their clothes from Goodwill. That's just not genuine."
hissing A sound made by the opening and closing of the lips with teeth together, often used as a way to convey disapproval or warning. ■ "I heard you're dating my ex-girlfriend!" he hissed.
incestuous adj. relating to, involving or characterized by incest. ■ She found out that her brother was secretly dating her best friend and it made her want to vomit.
northwestern A person who is so polite and reserved that they are often mistaken for a stuffed animal or a piece of furniture. ■ "I can't believe I'm dating a northwestern. They're like a walking, talking couch!"
prejudiced Having an unfounded or irrational preference for one thing over another, often based on stereotypes or negative attitudes. ■ "She's so prejudiced against people from the south that she won't even consider dating them."
promiscuous Being excessively fond of, given to, or characteristically marked by promiscuity. ■ "I can't believe my friend is so promiscuous! They've been dating 10 different people in the past year alone."
psychos A person who is so infatuated with their own narcissism that they believe they are superior to everyone else and act like it. ■ "I can't believe my ex-girlfriend is still dating a psychos. She must have terrible taste."
ringing The sound of a telephone ringing. Also, the state of being engaged in a romantic relationship. ■ "I can't stand the constant ringing of my phone! And to think I thought dating was easy."
shipping The act of secretly dating someone else in order to upset one's current partner. ■ "I was shocked when I found out my best friend had been shipping with my ex-girlfriend."
singling The act of searching for a partner on a dating app or website. ■ "I'm so tired of singling on Tinder. Can't I just go to a bar and meet someone in person?"
Stalker A person who follows or pursues another person in a persistent and unwanted manner. ■ When she found out he was dating her best friend, the ex-boyfriend started stalking him on social media.
succulent An extremely attractive and sexy person. ■ "I can't believe I'm dating a succulent, they're just so delicious!"
transference The act of transferring one's feelings from one person to another, often in a negative way. ■ "When my ex-girlfriend started dating my best friend, I had to transfer my jealousy from him to her."
Widowed Adjective used to describe someone who has lost their spouse. ■ "I'm not really widowed, I just decided to take a break from dating for a while."
womanizing The act of constantly dating multiple women at the same time in order to have as much sex as possible. ■ "He was such a womanizer that he had a different girl for every night of the week."
boyfriend A man who is dating a woman and whom she regards as her partner, lover, or friend. Also known as a significant other. ■ When my boyfriend accidentally put his phone in the dishwasher, I told him he had "washed" off all his competition.
breakups A period of time during which two people who were in a romantic relationship are no longer together. Often characterized by tears, anger, and the realization that the other person was never right for you. ■ "After the breakup, John spent all his time watching sad movies and eating pizza. Meanwhile, Jane started dating a guy who looked like a puppy but had a personality like a chainsaw."
dater A person who is very interested in dating, often to the point of being overly enthusiastic or pushy. ■ "I'm sorry, but I just don't have time for your constant texting and asking me out on dates. Can we just be friends?
Disowned The act of disowning someone or something is like cutting them off from your life. It's a way of saying, "You're not my problem anymore." ■ "I disowned my aunt when she started dating that guy who used to steal my sister's lunch money," said John, looking smug.
escorted to walk behind someone who has a gun and is not afraid of getting shot ■ "I had to be escorted by my boyfriend's bodyguard every time we went out in public. He was so protective, he even escorted me to the bathroom! I guess that's what you get for dating a former gangster."
girlfriends A group of people who are all in relationships with men. They are the opposite of boyfriends, but share a love of getting drunk and watching TV. ■ "I don't know why I always end up dating girls who only have one friend. It's like they expect me to be their girlfriends."
lovelorn An overly romantic and sentimental person who is obsessed with finding love, often to the point of absurdity. ■ After years of being single, John decided to take matters into his own hands and start dating multiple people at once. Unfortunately, his lovelorn nature got the best of him and he ended up falling in love with all of them simultaneously.
networking The act of pretending to be interested in someone's life and job while secretly hoping they will introduce you to their hotter friend. ■ "I love networking at industry events! It's amazing how many people I meet who know someone who knows someone who is dating my dream celebrity."
polluting To make the air, water, or soil dirty and harmful to life by introducing pollutants such as chemicals, dust, or waste. ■ John accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt while trying to impress the girl he was dating, polluting both his shirt and his chances of getting a second date.
prettier An adjective used to describe someone or something that is more attractive and appealing than the norm, usually in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ "I can't believe my ex-girlfriend is now dating a prettier guy. I guess all good things come to those who are willing to settle."
shores The sandy land at the edge of a body of water. ■ I love spending my summer days lounging on the shores of Lake Michigan, sipping on an ice-cold lemonade and soaking up the sun., A place where someone can land or come to rest. ■ After a long day at sea, the crew was relieved to finally make shore in a safe harbor., A place where you can catch your dreams and find true love. ■ "Shores" is my new favorite dating app because it matches me with people who share my love for sandy beaches and cheesy romance novels!
signals A series of light, sound, or other physical cues that are used to communicate something important, such as the location of a food source or the availability of a mate. ■ "I knew it was time to start dating again when I picked up on all those signals from the other side of the bar."
Subscription A monthly fee paid to a magazine or website for access to its content. ■ I couldn't afford to pay my subscription to the online dating site, so I had to resort to using a free trial account and constantly getting bombarded with ads. A monthly payment made for access to something, such as a gym membership or a TV subscription. ■ I was so addicted to the streaming service that I ended up paying an extra $10 a month just for the ad-free version.