Negative
Benching: Keeping someone as a backup option while dating others.
🗣️ How to use “Benching”
Here are some real-life examples of how to use this slang in conversation.
Person A
He only texts me when he’s bored.
He only texts me when he’s bored.
Person B
You’re being benched.
You’re being benched.
🧐 Origin & Context
Where did it come from?
Sports metaphor
- Alternatives: Back-burner
💡 Summary
Benching is mostly used in Negative situations.
Next time you see it on TikTok or hear it in a game, you’ll know exactly what it means. No cap.