ghosten

to ghost; to cut off contact abruptly without explanation (anglicism)

Origin

Anglicism from English 'to ghost' (from 'ghost'). Describes someone suddenly withdrawing from one day to the next and no longer responding to contact at all - as if the person had vanished like a ghost. Especially common in the dating context, when a budding relationship is broken off without comment. Hence the 'Ghosting'.

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Examples

  • Nach dem dritten Date hat er sie geghostet.

    After the third date he just ghosted her.