Situationship

//ˌsɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃənʃɪp// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A romantic or sexual relationship in which the parties do not consider or are not clear that they are in such relationship; such that is informal, without the responsibilities of a formal relationship; a companionship. informal, neologism

    "The thing about being in a situationship – and this is a big thing – is that because you exist in that no-man's-land, the rules of engagement are not spelt out."

Slang
  1. 1
    A romantic connection without clear commitment. slang, dating, 2020s

    "They were in a situationship for months."

Example

More examples

"They were in a situationship for months."

Etymology

From situation + -ship or a blend of situational + relationship.

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