To "ditch a girl" means to end a relationship with her, often in an abrupt or informal way.
Meaning and Usage
The term "ditch" in this context is considered informal. According to the reference, it means to end a relationship with someone. It is synonymous with words like leave, drop, abandon, or desert.
Examples
- "I can't bring myself to ditch him and start again." This implies someone is considering ending a relationship but finds it difficult.
- "He ditched his girlfriend for someone else." This means he ended his relationship with his girlfriend to start a new one with someone else.
Synonyms
Here's a table of synonyms for "ditch" in the context of ending a relationship:
| Synonym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Leave | To go away from. |
| Drop | To stop having a connection with. |
| Abandon | To leave completely and finally; forsake. |
| Desert | To abandon (someone) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. |
| Break up | To end a romantic relationship. |
| Dump | (Informal) To end a romantic relationship with someone. |
