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British slang
In a committed, exclusive relationship.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
going steady means In a committed, exclusive relationship. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"going steady" means In a committed, exclusive relationship. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "going steady" to mean in a committed, exclusive relationship."
"I saw "going steady" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "going steady" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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UK English (Dated Slang)
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as British slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"daft" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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