Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adulting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.19 in modern English

Syllables
a-dult-ing
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Activities typically associated with adulthood.

Slang; Uncountable

noun

Adultery.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of adult

Example Sentences

Etymology

From adult + -ing.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Questions

What does adulting mean?
Activities typically associated with adulthood.
Where does adulting come from?
From adult + -ing.

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