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Tinder’s Dating Dictionary: A Guide to Gen Z Lingo

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Author Aimee Thomas
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The dating world is a scary place, and it seems like the lingo is only getting more confusing. But don’t worry! Tinder has got you covered with its latest launch – Tinder’s Dating Dictionary designed to help adults navigate the wild and ever-changing world of Gen Z singles. From “Cushioning” to “Rizz,” here are some of the terms you need to know before you dive into the dating pool.

Cushioning: This term refers to keeping several backup relationships in case your main one doesn’t last. Cushioning can be done in a variety of ways, from texting other people behind your partner’s back or simply having someone lined up as a potential next step if things don’t work out.

Situationship: You know when you’re not quite sure what label applies to your relationship? That’s when you’re in a situationship! It’s that sticky in-between status when someone is more than a hookup but not quite a partner either. It can be hard to figure out where both parties stand and what kind of commitment they want, so tread carefully with this one.

Kitten Fishing: Kitten fishing is all about tweaking or embellishing certain aspects of your life and appearance to make yourself more appealing on dating apps. This could mean anything from airbrushing photos or exaggerating accomplishments – basically giving someone an impression that isn’t entirely true. Don’t do it! Honesty is always the best policy, even (or especially) when it comes to online dating.

Rizz: If someone calls you “rizz,” consider it a compliment because it means they think you have an allure, that you’re engaging and attractive, and overall just irresistible! So let them call you rizz if they feel like it – but remember that this term is used mostly in jest and shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

With Tinder’s Dating Dictionary now available for everyone’s reference, Gen Z singles can finally rest easy knowing there’s a handy guide for decoding their unique language! Whether you’re new to online dating or have been around the block once or twice, this guide will help you in the modern dating scene. You’re welcome!

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

The Best Cities To Meet Someone; Las Vegas Ranks Or Tanks

The best cities to meet someone. Las Vegas places on the list for dating.

Love is a sacred thing that we hope all get to experience at some point in their life. From a young age we witness and learn about love from our elders. We have seen love in different forms and the adventures that it can take people on. As we grow older we learn that love is important and that it’s hard to survive without it. The world seems more bleak without a little flare of love.

Finding ones true love is for the fairytales. Or is not? We have seen or heard of the Disney movies that show happily ever afters and to tell you the truth it’s possible to find that in real life.

What is “that” though? That is a relationship where you mesh easy with someone based on their personality, looks and overall connection. Dating apps have made it easier in the twenty-first century in finding our other half. So that we think. There are apps like Tinder and Bumble that generally show you photos of singles that are in your local area. The tiring “swipe right” only does so well until you run out of potentials in your area.

Our friends at Shane Co, conducted a survey on the best places in the U.S. for a Meet-Cute. What is a meet-cute? ShaneCo.com states, “In a movie, a meet-cute is a scene where two people who have a romantic future together interact with each other for the first time, usually under quirky or unusual circumstances.” So if you’re out and about look around as your other half could be a lot closer than you think.

Below you will find some of the best cities to meet someone in. Surprisingly, even with Las Vegas growing over 2 million residents and with an influx of tourists on the daily a shot of love still exists.

The data was concluded off of 14 factors in relation to meeting someone unexpectedly. The analysis sought categories like:

  • How many singles there are in each of the cities.
  • The interest in dating apps in each of the cities.
  • How many local businesses are in each of the cities.

You can see the full survey here.

  • 10. Las Vegas, Nevada

    Las Vegas, Nevada

  • 5. Toledo, Ohio

    Toledo, Ohio

  • 4. Durham, North Carolina

    Durham, North Carolina

  • 3. Greensboro, North Carolina

    Greensboro, North Carolina

  • 2. Dayton, Ohio

    Dayton, Ohio

  • 1. Akron, Ohio

    Akron, Ohio


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