Someone is talking about an “ONS” on the internet and you don’t know what that is supposed to stand for? We’ll tell you what’s behind the abbreviation and how you use it.
What does “ONS” mean? (Source: HayDmitriy / depositphotos.com)
That means “ONS”: One Night Stand
The abbreviation “ONS” stands for “One Night Stand”. This describes a one-time sexual encounter. The term was adopted into German and is mainly used on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble or Grindr when a one-off date with sex is to be arranged.
This is how “ONS” is used
If you are currently single in the online dating world and are only interested in something casual, you can use the ONS acronym to ask for a one night stand. But beware: Just with the message “ONS?” sliding into the DMs usually doesn’t go down that well.
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Here are a few examples of how “ONS” can be used:
- “Hey, you have some really cool pictures. I’m not looking for anything permanent right now, but would like to meet you. Are you interested in ONS?”
- In the Tinder bio: “Not interested in a bf right now. ONS only!”
- “He acted like he was interested in me, but then all he wanted was an ONS.”
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