Breadcrumbing

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Definition

Breadcrumbing is giving someone occasional signs of attention or romantic interest that keep them engaged without meaningfully pursuing an ongoing relationship.

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What Does Breadcrumbing Mean?

In dating, breadcrumbing describes intermittent messages or other signs of interest that maintain someone’s engagement without a meaningful effort to pursue an ongoing relationship.

Sources

  1. Dictionary.com: Dictionary.com reference
  2. Scarleteen: Scarleteen reference