by Bad_Mojo December 27, 2009
Get the Cobcorning mug.To take vacation or comfort in the solitude one's own home --in effect wrapping oneself up, away from crowds or busy other places.
Some sociologist say that more and more more Americans, tired of increasing discomforts and cost of travel take to cocooning in one's own home.
by Luddz June 5, 2015
Get the cocooning mug.When someone excludes themselves from society and attempts to improve on a certain factor of themselves such as a particular skill, their personal appearance or an assignment so when they're done they feel like a beautiful butterfly.
Person A: "Is Andrew coming to the party?"
Person B: "Nah he's cocooning."
Person A: "What for?"
Person B: "He's trying to get in shape."
Person B: "Nah he's cocooning."
Person A: "What for?"
Person B: "He's trying to get in shape."
by theguyfromthepole November 9, 2013
Get the Cocooning mug.Traditional definition: involving or referencing something or someone.
Current definition: to be a cause for concern.
Current definition: to be a cause for concern.
Traditional: Myra and her mom had a discussion concerning her grades at school.
Current: Myra's low grades are concerning. She'd better talk to her mom about getting a tutor.
Current: Myra's low grades are concerning. She'd better talk to her mom about getting a tutor.
by BornBlitzed April 2, 2017
Get the concerning mug.Derived from the word cocooning, this word more accurately describes the act of retreating from the world and insulating yourself for a period of time due to feelings of being overwhelmed, crazy or unstable. It is most effectively used to reassure your friends that although your behavior might seem troubling or anti-social, you are still sane enough to have a sense of humor about it and will not be rocking in the fetal position.
"I've had a really crazy week so I think I'm just going to be coocooning this weekend."
"Don't call me this weekend, I'm coocooning."
"Don't call me this weekend, I'm coocooning."
by ezaustin October 1, 2009
Get the coocooning mug.Usually occurs when laying on one's back when wrapped in blanket so that only their head is shown; blanket is also tucked under their feet and under arms. Looks like one is making a cocoon as butterflies would.
Girl walks into living room where she see's her sister watching tv, tightly cuddled into a blanket.
Girl: "Aw, look at you all nestled up there."
Sister: "Yeah, im cocooning, it's the best way to keep warm."
Girl: "Aw, look at you all nestled up there."
Sister: "Yeah, im cocooning, it's the best way to keep warm."
by MissMakeup August 25, 2011
Get the Cocooning mug.I put on my favorite bulky clothes and laid on the sofa for hours. I was cocooning because I did not want to be bothered by anyone today.
by Suzie Quinn May 8, 2007
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