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00:00Gen Z dating slang decoded. A guide to modern romance. Many are unfamiliar with new terms related to romantic relationships. Do you know what they are?
00:13Love, more than just romance, some toxic relationships have specific purposes. Each term reveals that purpose.
00:23Zombying. Lovers suddenly disappear, become unreachable, then return as if nothing happened. This is called zombying.
00:33Kitten fishing, misrepresenting oneself on social media and dating apps to seem more attractive. This can involve photos and other information.
00:46Love-bombing. Showering someone with excessive affection and attention to manipulate them into a relationship is called love-bombing.
00:57Throning. Marrying someone for social status and recognition, not love, is called throning.
01:05Cuffing season. Relationships that last from October to Valentine's Day, typically short-lived winter romances.
01:15Instagator. Relationships formed solely for social media attention, with everything shared online.