adulting
noun/ˈædʌltɪŋ/, /əˈdʌltɪŋ/
/əˈdʌltɪŋ/, /ˈædʌltɪŋ/
[uncountable] (informal)- the practice of behaving in the manner of a responsible adult, especially in completing everyday tasks
- I've finished all my adulting requirements for the week.
- True financial adulting goes beyond paying your bills on time—it's also about planning for the future.
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