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adulting

American  

[uh-duhlt-ing, ad-uhlt-ing] / əˈdʌlt ɪŋ, ˈæd ʌlt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of carrying out the everyday tasks associated with adulthood, and of taking on adult responsibilities.

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Other Word Forms

• adulter
  noun

Example Sentences

“It means that sometimes when you do something extremely awkward you want your social identity to disappear. … Adulting is a process everyone goes through. It’s a universal subject.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

I think having kids right now, a friend of mine, Jordan Carlos, we do a really hilarious podcast together called "Adulting."

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023

“Michigan State University Extension’s Adulting 101 programs help high school students demystify the obscure reality of being an ‘adult’ through engaging educational sessions,” according to the program website.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2023

With this in mind, I’ve decided to devote my column occasionally to Financial Adulting 101, focusing on money basics.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023

But Mrs. Darwood tells them, “I see this as kind of Adulting 101.”

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022