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NSA

NSA

8.5
Without commitment to continue the relationship
  • adjective
  • Slang
translation icon : sin compromiso
  • He was clear he wanted something NSA, not a long-term or serious relationship.

Examples

  • The app listing said 'casual hangouts, NSA' and asked users to be honest about intentions.

  • They agreed their relationship would be NSA, with no commitment beyond casual dates.

  • Their relationship was purely NSA.

  • She prefers NSA arrangements over serious commitments.

  • They agreed their relationship would be NSA, meaning there would be no commitment beyond casual dates.

  • He made it clear that he wanted something NSA, without any long-term obligations.

  • In her profile, she stated she was interested in NSA arrangements that involved casual connections.

Synonyms

no-strings-attached
vsNSA
16 4.6

An agreement with no conditions and no need for anything in return

is an informal short form used in casual speech or writing

Antonyms

strings attached
  • Informal
24 5.6

Come with extra rules you must accept

How Committed

binding
  • Formal
4.6
obligatory
  • Formal
27 5.3
committed
8 3.5
noncommittal
10 7.0
casual
194 2.8
NSA
  • Slang
8.5

Surface Forms

NSA positive

Etymology

NSA is also used informally as an abbreviation of the phrase no strings attached, which literally suggests no 'strings' tying you to someone. That's why in slang NSA means a casual arrangement with no commitment.