How to Pronounce "casper"
word
/ˈkæspɝ/
KAS-pur
/ˈkæspɜː/
KAS-puh
Definition
To end a romantic relationship or stop communicating with someone in a way that's less sudden than 'ghosting'—by gradually becoming unresponsive or distant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæspɝ/
British English
/ˈkæspɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAS-pur
UK
KAS-puh
Listen in Context
He didn't ghost her, but he started to casper after their third date.
It's better to be honest than to casper someone.
She realized he was starting to casper when his replies got shorter and slower.
Honestly, I've been caspering him for weeks—I just don't know how to end things.