Pre-Dating

Definition

That murky gray zone where you're doing all the couple stuff—dates, long conversations, inside jokes—but haven't officially used the D-word yet. All the intimacy benefits without the commitment paperwork.

Example Usage

Me and Sarah have been pre-dating for a few months—we act like we're together but haven't made it official yet.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Pre-Dating&defid=14794941)

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