orbiting
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Meaning · English
The act or practice of ceasing communication with another person, but continuing to follow them or interact with them on social media.
Register: Internet, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “orbiting” mean?
The act or practice of ceasing communication with another person, but continuing to follow them or interact with them on social media.
Is “orbiting” formal or informal?
orbiting is generally Internet, slang.