Social Interaction & Relationships - Attraction & Flirting

Here you will find slang about attraction, flirting, and romance, capturing how people talk about interest, chemistry, and relationships.

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Social Interaction & Relationships
to crush [verb]

to have strong romantic feelings for someone, often secretly or from afar

Ex: She 's totally crushing over that actor from the new show .
rizz [noun]

personal charm or ability to attract and seduce others, often in a romantic or playful way

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thirsty [adjective]

desperate for attention, validation, or affection, especially of a romantic or sexual kind

Ex: That thirsty comment section under his photo is wild .
to pull [verb]

to successfully attract, flirt with, or hook up with someone

Ex: Do you really think you can pull with that cheesy pickup line ?
to ship [verb]

to support or hope for a romantic relationship between two people, whether real or fictional

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to simp [verb]

to show excessive devotion or attention to someone, often in a way that seems desperate or one-sided

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zaddy [noun]

an attractive, stylish, and confident older man who exudes charm and sex appeal

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daddy [noun]

an attractive, dominant, or authoritative masculine figure, often used in a sexual or flirtatious context

Ex: That boss has a daddy energy ; confident and commanding .

a person who easily attracts romantic or sexual attention from others

Ex: That new guy at work is a real babe magnet , even without trying .

a positive or healthy sign in a potential partner, indicating compatibility or good behavior

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red flag [noun]

a warning sign in a potential partner that indicates problematic or unhealthy behavior

Ex: Overly controlling behavior is always a red flag in relationships .

a neutral or mildly unusual behavior or personality trait in a potential partner that is neither particularly positive nor negative

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down bad [phrase]

experiencing extreme emotional desperation, often in a romantic or sexual context, usually in a pathetic or hopeless way

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heart eyes [phrase]

feeling or showing intense infatuation or admiration, often toward someone attractive

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a social media post, usually flirty or provocative, intended to attract attention, compliments, or admiration

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to hang out and watch Netflix with someone, often as a pretext for sexual activity or romantic intimacy

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the act of overwhelming someone with excessive affection, attention, or gifts, often to manipulate or control them in a relationship

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turn off [noun]

a characteristic, behavior, or feature that makes someone lose attraction or interest in a person or situation

Ex: The loud music was a turn off for me at that café .
turn on [noun]

a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone

Ex: That outfit was definitely a turn on .

to develop romantic or emotional attachment to someone, often gradually

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to establish a relationship, bond, or contact with someone, often romantically

Ex: We did n't connect right away , but after a few dates it clicked .
mamacita [noun]

an affectionate or playful term used to refer to an attractive woman, often with flirtatious connotations

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oneitis [noun]

an intense romantic or sexual fixation on a single person, often to the exclusion of considering other potential partners

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a kiss shared between two people who are upside-down relative to each other, inspired by the scene in the Spider-Man movie

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infatuated with, romantically attracted to, or in love with someone

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squeeze [noun]

a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately

Ex: He brought his squeeze to the party last night .
sugar [noun]

affection expressed through kisses or kissing

Ex: They exchanged sugar under the stars .