Cuffed
In a committed romantic relationship or no longer available for casual dating.
“He stopped flirting at parties once he got cuffed.”
People use cuffed casually to say someone has a partner, sometimes implying exclusivity or being happily tied down.
The dating sense of cuff draws on handcuff imagery and African American slang, later spreading through music and online culture.
get cuffed
Enter a committed relationship.
cuffed up
Firmly partnered or spending close time with a partner.
stay cuffed
Remain in the relationship.
Does cuffed mean married?
No. It can describe any committed or exclusive relationship.
Is cuffed negative?
Usually not; it can be neutral or celebratory, though the restraint metaphor can be jokingly negative.