"13th step" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 13th step (uncountable)
  1. (euphemistic) the targeting of 12-step addiction recovery newcomers for romantic or sexual relationships. Tags: euphemistic, uncountable Derived forms: 13th stepper, 13th stepping
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