Beige Flag

Definition

A trait in a person that isn't quite a red flag (dangerous) or a green flag (great) but is just... odd. It's the relationship equivalent of a participation trophy -- not bad, not good, just confusingly there. Like someone who narrates their own cooking.

Example Usage

"His beige flag is that he times how long he brushes his teeth with a stopwatch. It's not a dealbreaker, it's not attractive, it's just... there."

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