Adulting

Noun / Slang

Adulting is a slang term used to mean doing adult tasks such as paying bills, working, cleaning, shopping, or handling responsibilities that are often seen as boring or stressful rather than fun. It is commonly used humorously to complain about or acknowledge everyday responsibilities.

Example: “Spent my Saturday adulting, had to help my mum clean the house and go food shopping.”
Means: “I had to do boring chores and errands instead of doing something fun.”

Example: “Can’t hang out today, I’m stuck adulting.”
Means: “I have to deal with boring responsibilities before I can relax.”