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Definition of situationship
situationship
/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/
sit · u · a · tion · ship
Plural:situationships
situationship Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
5
• noun
1
A romantic or sexual relationship between two people that lacks clear definition, formal commitment, or traditional labels.
Example
"After six months of casual dates and mixed signals, she realized she was stuck in a frustrating situationship."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 21st century as a portmanteau blending "situation" and "relationship," popularized on social media to describe modern, non-committal dating dynamics.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Situationship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/situationship