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to r-bomb
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to deliberately leave someone's text message on read without replying
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
R-bomb
3rd person singular
R-bombs
Present participle
R-bombing
Past simple
R-bombed
Past participle
R-bombed
What does "to R-bomb" mean in texting slang?
The term "to R-bomb" means to read someone's message and intentionally not reply, especially in a messaging or dating context. The structure combines "R" from "read" with "bomb," implying a sudden drop or silence after viewing a message. It is a modern internet slang term that emerged from read-receipt features on messaging apps, where "seen" status makes non-response visible.
Examples
He R-bombed me after I confessed my feelings.
