ghosting

noun / verb/ˈɡoʊstɪŋ/ 🔊 listen

ghosting is the act of suddenly ignoring someone and stopping all contact with no explanation. From “ghost” — the person vanishes like a ghost.

📖 Meanings

1Suddenly ignoring someone with no explanation
"He ghosted me after the second date." — (vanished)
2Cutting off all replies
"Stop ghosting and just reply!" — (stop disappearing)

🔄 Often confused

ghosting vs blocking →left on read →breadcrumbing →

💬 Phrases

ghost someoneget ghostedleft on read
❓ What does “He ghosted me” mean?