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fauci-ing
What does fauci-ing mean?
Fauci-ing is declining to meet someone because they aren't taking public-health precautions seriously enough.
"He wanted a crowded indoor bar, so I Fauci'd the date."
Origin
Named after Dr. Anthony Fauci; believed to originate on the app Plenty of Fish.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Fauci-ing' mean?
It's turning down or cancelling a date because the other person isn't taking pandemic health precautions seriously enough.
Where does 'Fauci-ing' come from?
It's named after Dr. Anthony Fauci, the US public-health figure, and is believed to have originated on the dating app Plenty of Fish.
When did people start Fauci-ing?
It emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic as dating adjusted to safety concerns.
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