hunzone
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Meaning · English
To contact an acquaintance or former friend on social media, with the intention of recruiting them to a multi-level marketing scheme.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
However, if the desire to join their business isn’t there, it can easily sever a new friendship there and then, leaving the hunzoned person feeling used.
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 “hunzone” mean?
To contact an acquaintance or former friend on social media, with the intention of recruiting them to a multi-level marketing scheme.
Is “hunzone” formal or informal?
hunzone is generally slang.