fadeaway
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Meaning · English
The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Why some people choose to do the infamous "fadeaway" instead of a clean break?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fadeaway” mean?
The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.
Is “fadeaway” formal or informal?
fadeaway is generally slang.