Plate spinning

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Definition

Plate spinning is the practice of staying in contact with several potential romantic or sexual partners at the same time.

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What does plate spinning mean?

In dating and sexual slang, plate spinning refers to maintaining contact with several potential romantic or sexual partners at the same time.

How the phrase is used

“Plate spinning” is an informal, figurative noun phrase associated with dating, sexuality, and seduction-community vocabulary. The phrase describes the practice itself rather than identifying a particular relationship arrangement.

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  1. Wiktionary: Plate spinning definition