replyration
/rɪˈplaɪˌræʃən/verbVerified NewTo deliberately space out replies early in a courtship so as not to seem eager.
The three-day rule survives as an algorithm of delays applied to a chat window. Both parties are doing it, and both parties' clocks are lying to each other.
Etym. — reply + ration — distributing attention like a scarce good.
Rel. — matchfossil
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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