Prebound

[Sarah]

A romantic interest that one has while one is involved in another relationship. A new relationship to jump into at the end of the previous one, and possibly even the reason to break up with an old partner. Can also be used as a verb.

[Tanya Shivari]

An extended romantic or sexual hookup that bides the time until a more serious relationship develops with another person.

[Vania]

Similar to a [rebound], but occurs before the relationship has actually ended.

[Ernesto]

A prebound is a [rebound] that occurs before a potential relationship. Someone who is [lead on] by someone testing the waters of two possible relationships.

[Tina]

The term given to an ex girlfriend/boyfriend that you thought was serious until someone better comes along that is actually worth your time.