What Does ADULTING Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
ADULTING means "to behave like an adult."More Observations...
ADULTING is commonly associated with millennials, who often use the term on Facebook and Twitter when posting about their mundane but necessary tasks. The verb comes from the noun form ADULT. When turned into a verb, it implies that being an adult is not a necessary part of growing up, but rather a life choice.Image for ADULTING
When I write ADULTING, I mean this:

[ADULTING means to behave like an adult.]
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:ADULTING | |
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Definition: | to behave like an adult |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of ADULTING in Sentences
Here are examples of ADULTING in conversations:- Tony: I bought enough groceries for the week.
- Jordan: Instead of buying those boots? That's some serious ADULTING!
- Tony: I'm ADULTING quite well today. I was on time for work!
- Jordan: There's a first for everything!
An Academic Look at ADULTING
ADULTING is typically used as a verb (i.e. a doing word). For example:- Let's go on a bender instead of paying our bills. ADULTING is too hard. (Here, ADULTING is being used as a verb.)
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said "acting like a grown up" or "behaving like an adult."Example of ADULTING Used in a Text
ADULTING
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