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!

Adulting by maniacalcarnee October 9, 2025

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."

Adulting by Shamus_Aran January 14, 2026

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.

Adulting for money by TiffanyFG September 12, 2018

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?’

Adulting colouring in by adirtyword September 4, 2020

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.

adulting-ager by Uncle Dimma January 26, 2023

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.

I live an adulting degenerate lifestyle.

Adulting Degenerate by The Adulting Degenerate July 24, 2023

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.

Adulting Degenerate by The Adulting Degenerate July 24, 2023