What Is a Bread Crumber?

noun [uncountable] in online dating, sending messages which suggest that you're still interested in someone, when in fact you're very unlikely to want to meet or have a relationship with them.

What is the point of Breadcrumbing?

The whole point of breadcrumbing is to give little tiny bits to make sure the person stays hanging on, for whenever you might want them to provide you with attention. Breadcrumbing keeps the other person in emotional limbo.

What happens when you ignore a Breadcrumber?

The second way to fight a breadcrumber is by simply ignoring him or her. Essentially, you're ghosting the breadcrumber.