cockblocking
Thwarting someone's advances
Cockblocking is interfering with someone's attempt to pursue a romantic or sexual connection.
A friend who monopolizes conversation when you're trying to flirt is cockblocking.
The term originated in male contexts but applies broadly: She kept cockblocking me every time I tried to talk to him.
Can describe intentional sabotage or oblivious interference.
Unwelcome involvement in affairs
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- wingmanSupportive second in formation
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
third-wheel · sabotage · competition · interruption · possessiveness · obstruction · prevention · territorial
Something blocking the way
- preventingStopping before occurrence
- thwartingObstructing intended outcomes
- hinderingCreating obstacles to progress
- frustratingCausing irritation, blocking progress
derailing · sabotaging · impeding · stonewalling · gatekeeping · interference · opposition · roadblock
Gathering for celebration
- barDrinking establishment
- clubOrganization with membership
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
pickup · approach · conversation · introduction · mingling · socializing · hookup · attraction
interference
Unwelcome involvement in affairs
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- wingmanSupportive second in formation
rejection · third-wheel · sabotage · competition · interruption · possessiveness · obstruction · prevention · territorial · protective
obstruction
Something blocking the way
- preventingStopping before occurrence
- thwartingObstructing intended outcomes
- hinderingCreating obstacles to progress
frustrating · derailing · sabotaging · impeding · stonewalling · gatekeeping · interference · opposition · roadblock · barrier
party
Gathering for celebration
flirting · pickup · approach · conversation · introduction · mingling · socializing · hookup · attraction · chemistry
cockblockingwingmanning
Aiding another's romantic pursuits
wingman · matchmaking · setting up · facilitating · playing Cupid
cockblockinghaving someone's back
Providing reliable support
backing up · supporting · looking out for · helping out · cooperating
cockblockingwingmanning
Aiding another's romantic pursuits
matchmaking · facilitating · running interference · vouching · hyping up
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