verb
- suddenly stopped all communication with someone, especially in a romantic relationship, without explanation
Usage: informal; modern slang
Examples
- She ghosted him after their third date.
- I thought we were friends, but then he completely ghosted me.
- Don’t ghost people – at least send a text to end things properly.
- After the job interview, the company ghosted all the candidates.
- He felt hurt when his online friend ghosted him without warning.
- Many dating app users complain about being ghosted frequently.