Definition & Meaning of "situationship"in English

Situationship

NOUN

a romantic or sexual relationship that lacks clear labels, commitment, or long-term expectations

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

complex compound

Countable

Plural form

situationships

What does "situationship" mean in relationship slang?

The term "situationship" refers to a romantic or sexual connection that feels more serious than casual dating but lacks clear labels, commitment, or defined expectations. It combines "situation" with "relationship," highlighting the unclear and in-between nature of the connection. The word became especially popular through online discussions about modern dating, where people used it to describe emotionally complicated relationships that never become official.

Examples

They've been in a situationship for months, but no one's calling it a relationship.

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