That person you see at the gym consistently, exchange half-glances with, and slowly build a silent relationship with — neither of you will ever actually speak.
"My gym crush wasn't there Monday. Now I'm spiraling."
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A gym crush is someone you find attractive but only ever see at the gym, with no real interaction. Common harmless teen and twenty-something vocabulary, often discussed humorously on TikTok. Not concerning. Worth a quick conversation about gym etiquette and consent, but the concept itself is innocent. If your kid uses it constantly, ask them where they first heard it, not to police their speech but to understand which online community they are in.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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