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to slow fade
01
to gradually reduce communication with someone; to end a relationship indirectly
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
fade
Base verb
slow
Present tense
slow fade
3rd person singular
slow fades
Present participle
slow fading
Past simple
slow faded
Past participle
slow faded
What does "to slow fade" mean in dating slang?
The phrase "to slow fade" means to gradually reduce communication and emotional involvement with someone until the relationship ends without a direct breakup. The structure combines "slow," indicating gradual decline, with "fade," suggesting disappearance over time. It is commonly used in modern dating contexts where people avoid confrontation and instead ease out of contact.
Examples
He started to slow fade after our argument.
