ghosting
noun /ˈɡəʊstɪŋ/
/ˈɡəʊstɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the appearance of a pale second image next to an image on a television screen, computer screen, etc.
- the practice of ending a personal relationship with somebody by suddenly stopping all communication without explanation
- Ghosting can happen after one date or a few texts, but it can also happen after several months of dating.