British (and American) old-fashioned term for exclusive dating relationship.
Going steady
Example Sentences
"boyfriend/girlfriend"
Etymology & History
British dating exclusively. British relationship status terminology. 1950s British courtship stage. Pre-engagement British commitment. Reflects British dating progression vocabulary.
Word Details
📍
Region
General British
📅
Era
1950s
✓
Language
Mild
💬
Formality
Informal
Categories:
Learn Another Word
🔀 Shuffle & Discover
Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English 2nd Edition
British Slang from A to Zed
By Jonathan Thomas
📚 Over 2,000+ British Slang Definitions!