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swerving
What does swerving mean?
Swerving is intentionally dodging someone you find unsuitable, steering clear of their advances or attention.
"He keeps trying to talk to me at the gym and I keep swerving him."
Origin
From 'swerve', to veer sharply away.
Frequently asked questions
What does swerving someone mean?
It means deliberately avoiding a romantic prospect you're not interested in, steering clear of their advances.
How is swerving different from curving?
They're close, but curving usually involves stringing someone along with vague excuses, while swerving is more about outright dodging them.
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