Flying Dutchmen

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The internet slang termFlying Dutchmen” refers to a specific situation where a person abruptly leaves or disappears from an online conversation without giving any explanation or saying goodbye. It is similar to ghosting, but specifically used in the context of internet interactions.

Example 1:
Person A: Hey, did you see that John suddenly disappeared from the chat last night?
Person B: Yeah, he pulled a Flying Dutchmen again. He always does that without any notice.

Example 2:
Person X: I was chatting with this person for hours, and in the middle of a conversation, they just vanished!
Person Y: Sounds like they pulled a Flying Dutchmen. It happens a lot online.

In summary, the term “Flying Dutchmen” describes someone abruptly leaving an online conversation without any explanation or farewell, leaving the other participants surprised or confused.

Synonyms:
ghostship, ghost duck, flying ghost, phantom ship
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