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breadcrumbing

noun/ˈbrɛdkrʌmɪŋ/

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Giving someone just enough attention to keep them interested, with no intention of more.

A like every few days and nothing else - classic breadcrumbing.

Similar: stringing along

Origin: From the trail of crumbs in Hansel and Gretel.

Topic: Dating & friendship in New words and slang

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