BACKSLIDE (Dating Term)

What Does BACKSLIDE Mean in a Text?

BACKSLIDE is a dating term which means "to return to a former partner."

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When I write BACKSLIDE, I mean this:

meaning of BACKSLIDE

"Return to a Former Partner"

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Definition for BACKSLIDE

BACKSLIDE means "Return to a Former Partner." This is the most common meaning for BACKSLIDE on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on chat forums.
BACKSLIDE
Definition:Return to a Former Partner
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of BACKSLIDE Used in a Text

BACKSLIDE
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