The Definitive Guide To Online Dating Terminology

A person's dating profile says a lot about them, but only if you can decipher the code. No one is going to admit to being a gold digger... but they might hint that they "enjoy the finer things." Master the online dating jargon with the series premiere of Online Dating Rituals of the American Male Sunday, March 9 @ 10/9c on Bravo!

Code: "Picky"

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What it actually means: It means it's going to be a while before you get past first base. It's not a bad thing... prudes need love too.

Code: "Outgoing"

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What it actually means: When someone describes him or herself as "outgoing," it means one of two things — 1) They're extremely talkative and opinionated, in an often off-putting way, or 2) They get drunk, like really drunk.

Code: "Great Personality"

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What it actually means: Oftentimes, "great personality" actually means that the person has a pleasant demeanor, but it's also sometimes code for not excelling in the looks department.

Code: "Average height"

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What it actually means: When a guy says he's of average height, it means he's one to two inches shorter than average height. When a girl says she's of average height, it means she's one to two inches taller than average height.

Code: "Old-Fashioned"

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What it actually means: Person believes that the man should wear the pants in the relationship.

Code: "Athletic Build"

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What it actually means: When a girl describes herself as athletic, she's letting you know that there ain't no booty in the pants and that she doesn't spend much time shopping for bras.

Code: "Enjoys the Finer Things in Life"

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What it actually means: Gold digger alert! Hide your wallet!

Code: "Distinguished"

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What it actually means: "Distinguished gentleman" is just a nice way of saying "senior citizen."

Code: "Girly"

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What it actually means: Any girl that describes herself as girly is just trying to cushion the fact that she's high-maintenance. But hey! At least she's aware of it.

Code: "Discreet"

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What it actually means: Cheater! When someone tells you they're discreet, they actually mean that they're in a relationship and looking for a quiet thing on the side.

Code: "Playful"

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What it actually means: Synonyms for "playful" include "kinky," "freaky-deaky," and "experimental."