Deadcheck
The action of checking if a friend/roommate is still alive after not seeing them for an odd length of time.
Guy 1: Have you seen Bob lately?
Guy 2: You should probably call in a deadcheck.
Guy 1: Nah, maybe if he's not back by Monday- I think he went to Vegas.
Guy 2: You should probably call in a deadcheck.
Guy 1: Nah, maybe if he's not back by Monday- I think he went to Vegas.