Ghosting is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “Cutting off all contact without explanation”. Here’s the full Ghosting meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Ghosting? Ghosting Meaning Explained
Cutting off all contact without explanation
Ghosting is when someone vanishes from communication like they never existed. It’s brutal, common, and universally hated across all generations.
“Ghosting” became a common term in the 2010s with the rise of dating apps and internet relationships. It describes the experience of someone disappearing from contact without explanation — no texts, no calls, just silence.
Ghosting — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Getting ghosted after a vibe? Pain.”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “She ghosted after the third date.” | Disappearing from messages or DMs without warning. |
| “He texted goodnight and never replied again. Full ghost.” | Ignoring someone permanently after dating or talking. |
| “Getting ghosted after a vibe? Pain.” | Used to describe the sudden end of an online friendship or situationship. |
| “She ghosted me and popped up on TikTok like nothing happened.” | Avoiding confrontation by cutting off communication. |
| “Ghosting mid-convo should be illegal 😭” | Used as a verb (“ghosted”) or noun (“ghosting”) in memes and convos. |
Ghosting is a modern dating epidemic. Whether it’s a Hinge match or a Discord bestie, if someone vanishes mid-convo with zero closure, they ghosted. It’s messy, avoidant, and always leaves you staring at a read receipt.
Where Did “Ghosting” Come From? Ghosting Origin
Ghosting began wide-spread usage in the 2010s
The word rose with online dating and texting culture — especially as digital relationships made disappearing easy. Ghosting became a meme, a therapy buzzword, and a warning sign.
Ghosting in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Ghosting in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Ghosting in every language.
Ghosting意味｜Ghostingとは？ 🇯🇵
Ghostingの意味は？急に消える人のことを表す言葉
Ghosting（ゴースティング）は、突然連絡を絶って消息を絶つことを指すスラング。
Ghosting의미｜Ghosting이란? 🇰🇷
Ghosting 뜻: 조용히 사라지는 행동
Ghosting(고스팅)은 아무 설명 없이 연락을 끊고 사라지는 행동을 말해요.
Ghosting意思｜Ghosting是什么？ 🇨🇳
Ghosting 是什么意思？不告而别、玩消失的行为
Ghosting（幽灵行为）是指在关系中突然失联，毫无解释地“消失”。
Ghosting Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Ghosting? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Ghosting? Jemanden plötzlich ignorieren oder verschwinden
Ghosting beschreibt das plötzliche Beenden des Kontakts ohne Erklärung.
Ghosting Significado｜¿Qué Significa Ghosting? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Ghosting? Cuando alguien desaparece sin decir nada
Ghosting se refiere a cortar toda comunicación sin explicación.
Ghosting Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Ghosting? 🇮🇹
Cosa significa Ghosting? Smettere di rispondere senza preavviso
Ghosting è quando qualcuno sparisce nel nulla, smettendo di rispondere.
Ghosting Signification｜C’est Quoi Ghosting? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Ghosting ? Disparition soudaine dans une relation
Ghosting est le fait de couper tout contact sans avertissement.
Ghosting значение｜Что такое Ghosting? 🇷🇺
Что значит Ghosting? Когда человек исчезает без следа
Ghosting — это внезапное прекращение общения без объяснения причин.
Ghosting ما معنى｜المعنى Ghosting؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Ghosting؟ أن تختفي فجأة من حياة شخص بدون مبرر
Ghosting هو عندما يقطع شخص ما الاتصال تمامًا دون أي تفسير.
Ghosting Overview
When someone goes full Casper and vanishes from your life with no warning — that’s ghosting. It’s awkward, rude, and very Gen Z-coded.
That’s the full slang guide for Ghosting, straight from the Skibidi DB!
Sasha | Gen Z Reporter
Hi, I’m Sasha, a Gen Z reporter and content goblin here at Skibidi Times.
I’m 19 with Italian roots (yes, I’m fluent in both Italian and Italian Brainrot 🇮🇹💅) and I love covering everything from TikTok trends to Gen Alpha drama.
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