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ghosted

Pronunciation: [ˈɡoʊstɪd]

Word

Context: "relationship"

(verb) to suddenly stop communicating with someone without explanation, especially in a personal relationship. It's like when you are talking to someone, and then they just disappear and don't reply to your messages anymore.

Example

She thought they were getting along well, but then he ghosted her after their last date.

Example

He didn't ghost her; they still talked regularly after their first meeting.

Example

Why did she ghost him instead of just saying she wasn't interested?

Context: "games"

(verb) to play a trick or to make someone think you are there when you are not, often by making ghost-like movements. This can happen in games or during fun activities.

Example

During the Halloween party, they ghosted their friends by hiding behind the curtains and making spooky sounds.

Example

She didn't ghost anyone at the party; she joined them for games instead.

Example

Did you see him ghost around the house while we were playing hide and seek?

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