Curve

Gen Z Slang

Definition

To dismiss or avoid someone’s romantic or flirtatious advances—often by ignoring messages or giving vague, noncommittal responses; an indirect rejection.

Examples

"He slid into my DMs again, but I curved him with a “lol maybe another time” and never followed up."

"She didn’t say no, she just curved me—left me on read for two days and then changed the subject."

"Dude tried to shoot his shot after class; she smiled, said she was “super busy this week,” and curved him."