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.