adulting

noun
🔊/ˈædʌltɪŋ/, 🔊/əˈdʌltɪŋ/
🔊/əˈdʌltɪŋ/, 🔊/ˈædʌltɪŋ/
[uncountable] (informal)
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  1. 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.我已经完成了本周的所有成年要求。
    • True financial adulting goes beyond paying your bills on time—it's also about planning for the future.真正的财务成年人不仅要按时支付账单,还涉及对未来的计划。
    Topics Life stagesc2