Adulting
Handling responsibilities associated with independent adult life, especially tasks that feel tedious, unfamiliar, or unexpectedly difficult.
“I spent Saturday paying bills and scheduling appointments—serious adulting.”
The word is often humorous or self-congratulatory after completing routine responsibilities.
Adult was turned into a playful verb in online culture during the 2010s, especially among millennials discussing early independence.
adulting hard
Managing many adult responsibilities at once.
failed at adulting
A joking admission of difficulty.
Is adulting a formal word?
It is informal but widely understood.
What counts as adulting?
Common examples include budgeting, cooking, cleaning, appointments, paperwork, and household maintenance.