Definition

Lacking emotional expression, enthusiasm, or engagement in communication; delivering words flatly or with minimal effort, often making it difficult to gauge true intent or feeling.

Example Usage

His texts are always so dry—I can never tell if he's actually interested or just being polite.

Origin

From the literal sense of lacking moisture; metaphorically extended to emotional or communicative flatness.

Fun Fact

Dry communication became increasingly prevalent with text-based messaging, where the absence of tone and body language leaves room for misinterpretation.

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