The definition, by Cosmopolitan: (Is)the act of sending out flirtatious, but non-committal text messages(ie “breadcrumbs”) in order to lure a sexual partner without expending much effort,” equates to leading someone on. It never completely ghosts you, but doesen't show any real intention...
Breadcrumbing, dating, and you. Ever hear of breadcrumbing? Here's the short definition. Breadcrumbing is when someone holds on to you by a string. Rather than just ending things or refusing to talk (ghosting) breadcrumbers do the bare minimum to boost your hopes while never committing – ...