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

early adulthood 

Early Adulthood: This stage extends from 20-30 years. As an adult, the individual takes a firmer place in society, usually holding a job, contributing to community and maintaining a family/care of offspring.

The twenties and thirties are often thought of as early adulthood.

early adulthood by ItJustSoHappens February 15, 2019

Kindere Adulti 

Pronunciation: Keen-druh Uh-doll-tee

Definition: noun;
Word for adult child(ren).

A child who has reached the age of majority.

My kindere adulti is a doctor.

My kindere adulti is coming home for the holidays.

Kindere Adulti by Xoxosunset October 14, 2021

Dietary adulterer 

One who often cheats on their diet by eating things that are restricted to it.

Am I eating junk food again? I guess I’m a dietary adulterer.

Dietary adulterer by Dray’s Dictionary December 1, 2021

dependent adulting 

adulting in parents’ money

Adulting? Nah, dependent adulting

dependent adulting by Justanotherbrowngirl February 27, 2022

Millennials' adulthood disappointment

When Millennials eventually find out that their version of adulthood looks drastically different than what was promised to them when they were young

After years of believing we'd be living in a world of flying cars and endless opportunities, the reality of student loans and renting forever hits hard—this is the true Millennials' adulthood disappointment.

Millennials' adulthood disappointment by Emotional Cruiser October 2, 2025

lunch like adults 

Downing three Venti at Starbucks during your lunch break, in lieu of eating actual food.

It's the middle of the week, but we still have time to have "lunch like adults."

lunch like adults by Spencer's Humor June 30, 2016