British (and American) old-fashioned term for regular boyfriend/girlfriend.
Steady
Etymology & History
British regular boyfriend/girlfriend. British romantic relationship status. 'Going steady' British dating. Working-class British courtship stage. Reflects British relationship progression vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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