Dry texting is replying with short, flat, low-effort messages that stall a conversation.
Dry texting is sending brief, unenthusiastic replies like one-word answers or a plain ok that leave little for the other person to respond to.
You see it when questions go unasked, messages get no follow-up, and the thread feels like pulling teeth. It can signal low interest, distraction, or just a texting style that runs cold.
It sits near breadcrumbing, though dry texting is more about flat energy than deliberate stringing along.
If someone consistently texts dry, read it as data without panicking. Try one clear, open question, and if the energy stays flat, match your investment to theirs rather than carrying the conversation alone.