Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

when you're stuck in the misery of a broken heart until it finally decides to take a nap

I’ve been painfading for three weeks and still can’t look at pizza without crying.

My ex texted me ‘hi’ and I instantly broke down like a baby.

I tried to watch a movie, but the sad part made me throw up.

2

the process of your brain turning your ex into a distant memory while your soul screams in agony

I painfaded so hard I forgot my own name.

My ex came back for coffee and I nearly died from the pain.

I tried to text him, but my fingers wouldn’t work.

3

the slow death of your feelings until you’re just a sad zombie with no life

I painfaded so much I started eating cereal for dinner.

My friend tried to cheer me up, but I just stared at the wall.

I didn’t even notice my dog died.

4

the time you go from crying in public to pretending you’re fine while actually dying inside

I painfaded so fast I went from sobbing on the bus to smiling at my boss.

My mom saw me cry and now she thinks I’m a freak.

I tried to act normal, but my dog knew something was wrong.

5

the magical moment when your heart stops hurting because you just got too tired to feel anything anymore

I painfaded so hard I fell asleep during my favorite show.

I didn’t even care that my ex had a new girlfriend.

I stopped eating and my dog started eating my socks.

6

when you’re so sad you literally think your brain is going to explode, but eventually it just gives up

I painfaded until I thought my head was gonna burst.

My friend tried to comfort me and I yelled at him.

I started talking to my cat like it was my ex.