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Adulting

Typically used by the neurodivergent community, refers to doing chores and other adult tasks when it would otherwise be difficult for one reason or another.
I just changed the sheets and blankets on my bed; I'm adulting today!
by maniacalcarnee October 9, 2025
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Adulting

Intransitive verb. Either carrying out the responsibilities of adulthood, often in contrast to peers who are unable or unwilling to do so, or attempting do so despite your unwillingness or inability.
"I've been Adulting all day. I did my taxes, my dishes and my laundry."
"I did some Adulting too! I made a whole phone call."
by Shamus_Aran January 14, 2026
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Adulting for money

Having to do grown up things like work a steady job to earn money to pay bills and break even every month because you were not born/ married into millions.
I'd love to visit Ireland someday, but I'm currently adulting for money.
by TiffanyFG September 12, 2018
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Adulting colouring in

A form of mindfulness. Adults tend to participate more when on drugs, primarily ice. Becoming rapidly popular. No talent is required goal is to keep in between the lines.
Person one ‘I did adulting colouring in no breaks for for 12 hrs last night.’

‘That’s fucked up man, are you on drugs?’
by adirtyword September 4, 2020
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adulting-ager

What was formerly called a young adult 🤔 age 18-25.
I call these people adulting-ager because although adults in law, they are still adulting, learning how to be responsible adults and failing in the process.
by Sexydimma January 26, 2023
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Adulting Degenerate

Adult·ing De·gen·er·ate
noun
/əˈdəltiNG,ˈaˌdəltiNG/. /dəˈjen(ə)rət/
the practice of behaving like a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks while balancing a deviant lifestyle.
by The Adulting Degenerate July 24, 2023
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Adulting Degenerate

Adult·ing De·gen·er·ate
noun
/əˈdəltiNG,ˈaˌdəltiNG/. /dəˈjen(ə)rət/
the practice of behaving like a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks while balancing a deviant lifestyle.
Mario is an absolute adulting degenerate, I can’t believe he finished that huge essay after we all partied until 3am.
by The Adulting Degenerate July 24, 2023
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