Dry Texting
Replying with very brief texts
Example
guys are the worst
why?
dave's text replies are so lame. if u aren't interested, just let me know. u can miss me with this dry texting
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Dry texting is when people send very short, one-word, or otherwise minimal responses in a text conversation. Common examples include replying with "ok," "yeah," "cool," or simple emojis without adding much context. The term gained popularity in the early 2020s, especially among teenagers and young adults, who began noticing and joking about how someone could "dry up" (kill the vibe) a conversation with overly brief replies.
Today, people use "dry texting" in online and everyday communication, particularly in dating, friendships, and group chats. They may use it in a playful, teasing manner or a genuinely frustrating manner, depending on the context. For example, people may use the term to call out someone who seems disengaged or to warn others about conversations that are "going nowhere."