orbiter
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Meaning · English
A person who constantly hangs around with someone they are attracted to, but too shy to talk to.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The orbiters in her life in high likelihood like to talk about this and make themselves her emotional tampon and outlet.
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 “orbiter” mean?
A person who constantly hangs around with someone they are attracted to, but too shy to talk to.
Is “orbiter” formal or informal?
orbiter is generally derogatory, slang.