Etymology

ghosting

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Today it means: A method of ending a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation. Full definition →

First used 2000s
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From ghost + -ing.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2000s A method of ending a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.

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