breadcrumbing

English

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Verb

breadcrumbing

1. present participle and gerund of breadcrumb

Noun

breadcrumbing (uncountable)

1. (neologism, Internet, social media) The act or practice of pretending to be interested in pursuing or developing a sincere relationship with other users, while actually having no such interest.

See also

• cushioning
• ghosting
• orbiting
• zombieing