cuffing

American  

[kuhf-ing] / ˈkʌf ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of putting handcuffs or other restraints on someone or of having them put on.

2. the act of rolling one's shirt or pant cuffs up, or the resulting rolls of fabric.

3. the act of entering into a romantic relationship (usually used in the phrase cuffing season).

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Example Sentences

If you’re single, it’s easy for cuffing season and the slew of end-of-year gatherings to turn you into a holiday Grinch.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

Christmon told investigators that the minute-long cuffing was not unlike his attempts to engage children he encountered on the beat — whether through squirt gun battles or foot races — and offer them life guidance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2022

In the spirit of cuffing season, they parted ways right before Valentine’s Day.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Now their excessive policing is the subject of a slew of viral videos, including a recent clip of cops cuffing a churros vendor, which has racked up nearly 3m views.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2019

“Have a good time in Rhode Island—call me when you get back,” he said, curling the fingers in his hand and cuffing me lightly on the shoulder.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings