English Explanatory Dictionary

orange peel theory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The idea that a relationship is strengthened by seemingly minor acts of service for one's partner, such as peeling an orange for them.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

orange peel theory the orange peel theory

Etymology

Originating from a November 2023 TikTok trend in which women would ask their partners to peel an orange for them and see how they would react.

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