Online Dating Terms

noun a person or thing that is similar to another

verb to pair or put together things that are similar or complementary

adjective having the same or similar characteristics

• The colors of the curtains perfectly matched the furniture in the room.
• I finally found shoes that matched my dress for the party.
• His skills on the basketball court are unmatched by anyone in our neighborhood.
• Their personalities matched like two puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together.

noun a strategy used to entice or attract someone romantically or sexually

• The influencer posted a thirst trap photo on her social media account to attract more followers.
• Did you see that thirst trap selfie she posted? It got so many likes!
• He's always posting thirst traps to get attention from girls.
• The new luxury car was a thirst trap for anyone who loves fast cars.

noun a combination of the words 'geo' and 'dating' used to refer to the practice of using location-based technology to find potential romantic matches or social connections

• Geo-dating is a method of finding potential romantic partners based on their location.
• I heard geo-dating is the new trend for meeting people nearby.
• Let's try out that geo-dating app and see who's around us.
• In the digital age, geo-dating has made it easier to connect with people in our vicinity.