From 'fire-dooring' to 'kittenfishing' we decode the bizarre dating lingo of lonely millennials

NEW to dating and struggling to keep up with all the language?

It’s no surprise when there is a minefield of modern terms such as “fire-dooring” or “stashed this”.

Here we break them all down…

Scrooged

Someone who is dumped before Christmas because their partner didn’t want to buy them a present.

Vulturing

You know a relationship is coming to an end and you shamelessly swoop in on one of the partners like a carrion bird.

Cohabidating

New couples who move in together straight away to save money on rent.

Benching

Giving someone just enough attention to make them think you’re interested but never enough to make things official. Just like a game of sport, you keep them on the sidelines.

Kittenfishing

People who filter their dating profile pictures to make themselves younger and more attractive, then disappoint in real life.

Fire-dooring

When you attempt to contact someone you think is interested but they don’t respond, so it feels like getting a heavy door shut in your face.

Stashing

You’re dating someone but they don’t tell anyone. You’re stashed away like an embarrassing school photo.

Orbiting

Used for exes who you no longer see but who are in your world as they like everything you do on social media.

Grande-ing

Pop star Ariana Grande’s recent hit Thank U, Next is all about moving on. Grande-ing is about learning from your past relationships and staying positive.

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You-turning

You think you’ve met the love of your life but you suddenly go cold for some unknown reason and never want to see them again.

Instagrandstanding

Building your instagram feed around your crush. You post pictures and stories you know will appeal to them.

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