Where Did the Term Ghosting Come from?

The term was coined by Mashable journalist Rachel Thompson after she was stood up for a date by a Hinge match and blocked on all apps.

Who was the term ghosting initially associated with?

Ghosting is a term that was originally associated with dating. The action of ghosting was when someone whom you went out on a date with never returned any sort of communication with you afterwards; whether it be an email, phone call or even a text.

What is the original definition of ghosting?

Ghosting is when you go poof and literally disappear out of someone's life without a word or explanation.—

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.