"date-me doc" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: date-me docs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=date-me doc}} date-me doc (plural date-me docs)
  1. (informal) An online document, often created using Google Docs, which gives a detailed overview of one's personality, interests, etc. with the intention of attracting a potential romantic partner. Tags: informal Synonyms: date me doc, date-me-doc
    Sense id: en-date-me_doc-en-noun--q87QTa9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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